Opted: meaning, definitions and examples

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opted

 

[ หˆษ’ptษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decision making

Opted is the past tense of opt, which means to make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities. It is commonly used when someone selects one option over others, often in a context where flexibility is afforded.

Synonyms

chose, decided, selected.

Examples of usage

  • She opted for the healthier meal choice.
  • They opted to stay home instead of going out.
  • He opted out of the group project.

Translations

Translations of the word "opted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น optou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entschied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memilih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybraล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ธใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a choisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ optรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํƒํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvolil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vybral

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‰ๆ‹ฉไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izbral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃะดะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seรงdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ optรณ

Etymology

The word 'opt' originates from the Latin verb 'optare', which means 'to choose' or 'to wish'. The term made its way into Middle English through Old French in the 14th century, emphasizing the action of making a choice or decision. Over time, it evolved to encompass various contexts, particularly in decision-making scenarios. The past tense 'opted' reflects a completed action where an individual has made a definitive choice, often highlighting the process of selecting from available alternatives. This flexibility and nuance in meaning have solidified its usage in contemporary English, especially in discussions related to preferences, options, and choices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,270, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.