Definitions
- Referring to a choice made after considering different options. - Talking about selecting a particular course of action or decision. - Describing a decision made after careful consideration of the available alternatives.
- Referring to making a choice between two or more options. - Talking about reaching a conclusion or making a determination. - Describing a process of making up one's mind after considering all the relevant factors.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a choice or decision.
- 2Both require considering different options or alternatives.
- 3Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Opted implies that a decision has already been made, while decide can refer to the process of making a decision.
- 2Formality: Opted is less formal than decide.
- 3Connotation: Opted suggests a preference or inclination towards a particular option, while decide is more neutral.
- 4Usage: Opted is often followed by 'for' or 'to', while decide is often followed by 'on' or 'about'.
- 5Scope: Decide can refer to a broader range of decisions than opted.
Remember this!
While opted and decide are both related to making a choice or decision, there are some differences between them. Opted implies that a decision has already been made, while decide can refer to the process of making a decision. Additionally, opted is less formal than decide, and opted suggests a preference or inclination towards a particular option, while decide is more neutral.
