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optare

to opt, to choose

verb op-TAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin optare (to choose, to wish).

Usage Note

Optare is always followed by per + noun/infinitive: optare per una soluzione (to opt for a solution). It is more formal than scegliere and commonly appears in legal, administrative, and journalistic contexts. It is a regular first-conjugation verb with no irregular forms.

Examples

"Ha optato per la soluzione più semplice."

Natural Translation

She opted for the simplest solution.

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