Opted: meaning, definitions and examples
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opted
[ หษptษชd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น optou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entschied
๐ฎ๐ฉ memilih
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ wybraล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ธใใ
๐ซ๐ท a choisi
๐ช๐ธ optรณ
๐น๐ท seรงti
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฎุชุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ zvolil
๐ธ๐ฐ vybral
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฉไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ izbral
๐ฎ๐ธ valdi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาฃะดะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฉแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ seรงdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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