Opt Definition & Meaning

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  • Other Word Forms
  • Etymology
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  • Related Words
  • Synonyms opted American [op-tid] / ˈɒp tɪd /

    verb

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

    Other Word Forms

    • unopted adjective

    Etymology

    Origin of opted

    opt + -ed 1

    Example Sentences

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    Banks-Davies opted to shoot the entire series on location, and she kept a taut, quick pace during filming because she wanted the cast to feel the tension all the way through.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Startups that have been flush with venture funding have opted to remain private, rather than exposing themselves to public market scrutiny.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Carmakers have opted to charge more for delivery costs, reduce incentives or strip away features that might once have been included, a step Chesbrough likens to "shrinkflation."

    From Barron's

    He has strengthened relations with Middle East oil powers that have opted to keep prices low.

    From Barron's

    But why have they opted for another relatively inexperienced manager, and is Rosenior ready for the Premier League?

    From BBC

    Related Words

    • appointed

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