opt
1 of 2verb
ˈäpt 
opted; opting; opts
intransitive verb
: to make a choice
especially : to decide in favor of something
opted for a tax increase 
Tom Wicker
Tom Wicker After perusing the menu he opted for the prime rib.
opt
2 of 2abbreviation
1
optical; optician; optics
2
option; optional
Synonyms
Verb
- choose
- conclude
- decide
- determine
- figure
- name
- resolve
- settle (on or upon)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Verb
Turkey shopping may happen earlier this year, too, and some shoppers may opt instead for cheaper chicken or turkey breast, Carman Allison, a vice president at NielsenIQ, tells Forbes. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2022 Best Eco-Friendly Wrapping Ribbon Don't just opt for sustainable wrapping paper, but make sure all your bows and ribbons are sustainable too. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 All bettors can opt into a promotion for an early payout on any Week 2 game. cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Better yet, frustrated residents can opt for new leaders and new policies at the ballot box. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Sep. 2022 While at the campground, adventurers can also opt to partake in a range of blood-pumping outdoor activities, including horseback riding, scenic hikes and ATV tours. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 Today, about 17 percent of mothers opt exclusively for formula. Katherine Harmon Courage, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 For example, people with dry skin — or those looking for a dewy finish — may opt for a liquid or cream blush, the latter of which are known for their emollient properties. Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 10 Sep. 2022 Most teenagers would opt for more of a personal reward. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
French opter, from Latin optare
First Known Use
Verb
1853, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing opt
Medical Definition
opt
abbreviation
optician
opt
verb
as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- choose
- decide
- figure
- resolve
- find
- determine
- prefer
- select
- conclude
- elect
- rule
- pick
- settle (on or upon)
- name
- decree
- cull
- arbitrate
- adjudge
- handpick
- adjudicate
- contemplate
- ponder
- study
- deliberate
- ruminate
- weigh
- consider
- referee
- debate
- umpire
- judge
- meditate
- entertain
- chew over
- cogitate
- rule (on)
- question
- mull (over)
- single (out)
- think (about or over)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- refuse
- reject
- abstain
- decline
- hesitate
- turn down
- halt
- delay
- temporize
- stall
- vacillate
- waver
- waffle
- shilly-shally