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

In his career, he opted for the stage name Shaboozey – a nickname given to him by a former football coach – because it is a more easily pronounced version of his given name.

From Salon

But, even after she died, Gleason-Mitchell and Jeff opted against reporting it to the police, instead choosing to pretend she was still alive.

From BBC

There may be some unease in the stadium on Saturday after Maresca opted to leave Leicester in the summer after winning the Championship title in his only season at the club.

From BBC

“He opted to have requests evaluated by his own people most of the time,” Crouch said, and granted clemency “to his political allies, celebrities, military figures and others.”

From Los Angeles Times

Liverpool were interested in the summer but he opted to stay at Real Sociedad.

From BBC

Related Words

• appointed