opted; opting; opts
: 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.
1
optical; optician; optics
2
option; optional
Synonyms
Examples of opt in a Sentence
Verb
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
Recent Examples on the WebAmelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
Having said this, though, the absence of Kylian Mbappe, who has fallen to a muscle injury, means that Ancelotti will opt for four midfielders.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Coffey recommends opting for a sturdier tag with a more secure attachment mechanism.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
Fans of pink can opt to dress as the fiery Atom Eve instead by sporting this leotard, glove and cape set for $37.99 or move over and take on the role of a darker character with this $69.99 Omni-Man full-body jumpsuit and cape.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Consumer staples companies such as PepsiCo and Campbell Soup have seen their sales volumes shrink as consumers opt for cheaper alternatives or snack less.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
Having said this, though, the absence of Kylian Mbappe, who has fallen to a muscle injury, means that Ancelotti will opt for four midfielders.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Coffey recommends opting for a sturdier tag with a more secure attachment mechanism.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
Fans of pink can opt to dress as the fiery Atom Eve instead by sporting this leotard, glove and cape set for $37.99 or move over and take on the role of a darker character with this $69.99 Omni-Man full-body jumpsuit and cape.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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