Opt
/ɒpt/noun
To make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities.
Did you know?The Latin root 'optare' means 'to wish' or 'to choose', tying the act of selecting to the powerful concept of will and desire.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
optare
“to wish or choose, reflecting desires and intentions.”
Old French
Old French
opter
“to choose or decide, maintaining the notion of selection.”
14th Century
Middle English
optien
“to choose or select, emphasizing the act of making a decision.”
Modern English
English
opt
“to select or choose, retaining the essence of willful choice.”
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