opted (for)

verb

past tense of opt (for)
as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opted (for)
  1. selected
  2. picked
  3. preferred
Verb
  • Martelly, who had selected Moïse as his successor to the presidency, is among several high-profile figures summoned to give testimony.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • That game, which is much slimmer than this week’s full release, was selected as the official competition title for an esports championship run by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, a partner of Konami since 2018.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of selected
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  • The signal caller’s success at South Alabama was one of the primary reasons Dickert picked Ezell to be his offensive coordinator.
    — Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • European referees are chosen for finals played outside Europe, and referees from other continents are picked for finals played in Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of picked
Verb
  • Leipzig’s playing style is about ball progression — similar to the mentality preferred by Glasner at Palace — and there would not be room in their side for a player who was not capable of carrying the ball or progressing the team down the pitch.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Distilled water lacks essential minerals, so tap water is generally preferred for overall health.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 16 July 2026
Definition of preferred
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