opted
Opted is the past tense and past participle of the verb opt. The verb means to make a choice or to decide in favor of one option after considering alternatives. It is commonly used in formal or neutral writing to describe deliberate decisions.
In usage, opted is typically followed by to + verb, as in "opted to retire early" or "opted
Etymology: The verb opt comes from Latin optare "to choose" and entered English via Old French in
Usage notes: Opted is formal but widely understood. It tends to appear in policy discussions, journalism, and