opted

Meanings

• Verb

  Chosen or elected voluntarily.

• Verb

  To make a choice or decision.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opted
opted , scoped , doped , propped

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Variants

List of all variants of opted that leads to same result
opt , opted , opting , opts , co-opt , co-optative , co-opted , co-opting , co-option , co-options , co-optive , co-opts , opt out , opted out , opting out , opts out , opt in , opted in , opting in , opts in

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Forms

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opted out, opt out, opted for, opt for

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to choose' or 'to select' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'opted' is derived from the Old English word 'optian,' meaning 'to choose'.

2. In the United States, some employees have the option to 'opt out' of certain benefits, such as health insurance or retirement plans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decision-making: Process of selecting an alternative from among multiple options.

2. Election: Process of choosing individuals to fill a position or office.

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Culture

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In literature, 'opted' is often used to describe characters making significant decisions or choices that impact their lives. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' Brutus and other conspirators 'opt' to assassinate Caesar.

How to Memorize "opted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a decision or choosing an option.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'opted' with the idea of making a choice or decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'OPT' to remember the definition: Opt = Option + Tact.

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