Synonyms of opted

opted

verb

past tense of opt

as in decided

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decided
• chose
• figured
• found
• determined
• resolved
• settled (on or upon)
• concluded
• named
• ruled
• selected
• picked
• preferred
• elected
• decreed
• culled
• ruled (on)
• adjudged
• contemplated
• pondered
• handpicked
• adjudicated
• singled (out)
• studied
• debated
• thought (about or over)
• weighed
• considered
• judged
• deliberated
• entertained
• arbitrated
• refereed
• questioned
• ruminated
• umpired
• meditated
• cogitated
• mulled (over)
• chewed over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• rejected
• declined
• abstained
• turned down
• hesitated
• delayed
• halted
• stalled
• temporized
• vacillated
• wavered
• waffled
• shilly-shallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opted

The Royals opted for a bullpen game with right-hander Steven Cruz serving as the opener. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Despite the risk of purchasing through a third-party platform such as StubHub, many fans opted to do so to avoid the 30% FIFA resale tax, believing that the Fan Protect Guarantee would safeguard their order. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

In it, Easley claimed Hill opted to hire outside consultants to work with a select set of district and school leaders rather than turn to teachers for their expertise. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Instead, the party opted for a progressive newcomer who ultimately proved untested and a liability. — Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2026

The game, and really the program, turned on a dime in the first half when Lowry, hemmed in deep in the paint, opted to work his way out by throwing a punch at Keith Langford’s groin. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

The trip began with a bit of a hiccup, as the team opted to switch hotels after just one night. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Zendaya and Lipa, however, opted to add extra spice to summer's most basic uniform with a pair of bold red ballet flats. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 July 2026