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

And as with the rest of her fellow actresses who’d opted for aesthetics that put their beauty in the spotlight, her vibe was freeing and radiant. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026

When its agreement to provide fire service to Sheridan expired in 2025, Denver opted for a shorter, three-year deal running through 2028 with escalating annual increases of 4%, and 5%. —Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026

Indeed, the morning after the Oscars, some celebrities opted to post chicer shots snapped at Guy Oseary and Madonna’s annual bash rather than the disappointing red carpet pics from VF. —Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026

Two-term incumbent James Mendrick opted not to seek reelection in order to make a run, unsuccessfully, as a Republican in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary. —Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Investors often turn to it in times of geopolitical turmoil, but since the start of the Iran war, have opted instead to sell bonds for fear of rising inflation. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

Myha’la opted for a pair of Valentino’s black open-toe Révélé suede silhouette, which retail for $1,100. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026

Trump has opted to hit pause on the statute as oil prices continue to rise, ushering in a new set of cost pressures for shippers. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026

At one Saturday feature session, some attendees opted to watch on their devices or leave the line altogether. —Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026