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 WebErica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Many do not want to risk being separated from their American spouses and children and opt to continue living undocumented instead.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
As some showrunners neatly tie everything up with a satisfying ending, and others opt for a more tragic conclusion, a series finale offers viewers a glimpse into how these stories resume off screen — and nothing provides that closure quite like a closing line.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 18 June 2024
Across the board, stores said that after a few years where men were opting to buy for basics and replenishment items, fashion pieces have now emerged as the winner.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 June 2024
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Verb
Like the name states, this bodysuit seamlessly blends comfort and style with soft, breathable cotton and a flattering square neckline that emphasizes any neck accessory (opt for a chic scarf or statement necklace!).
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
Many do not want to risk being separated from their American spouses and children and opt to continue living undocumented instead.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
As some showrunners neatly tie everything up with a satisfying ending, and others opt for a more tragic conclusion, a series finale offers viewers a glimpse into how these stories resume off screen — and nothing provides that closure quite like a closing line.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 18 June 2024
Across the board, stores said that after a few years where men were opting to buy for basics and replenishment items, fashion pieces have now emerged as the winner.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 June 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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