Opt Definition & Meaning

American

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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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The data come as the Bank of Canada recently opted to leave interest rates on hold after consecutive interest rate cuts amid signs of improvement in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists expect prices to cool further over the next few months because the government opted to raise some taxes in its November budget.

From Barron's

Hacker groups have instead opted for targets that aren’t likely to be as protected—such as the Justice Ministry, whose operations aren’t typically classified but which still deals with sensitive issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both have opted to skip college for a hands-on business course, soaking up whatever they can from their father and grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times

And economists expect prices to cool further over the next few months because the government opted to raise some taxes in its November budget.

From Barron's

Related Words

• appointed

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