opted

[ op-tid ]

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of opt.

Other Words From

• un·opt·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of opted¹

opt + -ed ¹

Example Sentences

USC slid to 4-5 with Moss as the starter, before Lincoln Riley opted to take the offense in a different direction.

From Los Angeles Times

Farrell, who will temporarily step aside after Saturday's game to focus on his British and Irish Lions duties, has opted to retain Prendergast in the number 10 jersey.

From BBC

Bondi's office had received 22 complaints of fraud against the company — only one of which she said later her office considered credible — and she opted not to pursue a case.

From Salon

Captain Ben Stokes opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.

From BBC

England could have opted to move Joe Root or Stokes himself up the order, but Stokes said the tourists "didn't want to make it too messy".

From BBC

Related Words

• appointed