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 WebCatherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
As the economy finds its footing, watch enthusiasts may be opting to cut back on their spending.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
As more and more companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions, such as paper and biodegradable materials, Eurobrillance’s environmentally conscious products have gained traction.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Now, more students are opting to eat the lunch offered by the school.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Other families opt for using their own bilingual mixture of languages with their infant.
—Giselle E. Navarro-Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
For heartier fare, opt for a juicy half chicken or lobster au poivre.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Though the House voted to impeach Mayorkas in February in a historic vote that marked the first time a Cabinet secretary has been impeached in nearly 150 years, House leaders opted to wait until after a government funding fight to present the issue to the Senate.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
While Southwest passengers can rest easy (for now), the recliner still risks an extinction in economy class as airlines increasingly opt for lighter seats, William McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, tells Condé Nast Traveler.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
Verb
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor opted for a classic black tux and white button-down shirt.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
As the economy finds its footing, watch enthusiasts may be opting to cut back on their spending.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
As more and more companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions, such as paper and biodegradable materials, Eurobrillance’s environmentally conscious products have gained traction.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Now, more students are opting to eat the lunch offered by the school.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
Other families opt for using their own bilingual mixture of languages with their infant.
—Giselle E. Navarro-Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
For heartier fare, opt for a juicy half chicken or lobster au poivre.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Though the House voted to impeach Mayorkas in February in a historic vote that marked the first time a Cabinet secretary has been impeached in nearly 150 years, House leaders opted to wait until after a government funding fight to present the issue to the Senate.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
While Southwest passengers can rest easy (for now), the recliner still risks an extinction in economy class as airlines increasingly opt for lighter seats, William McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, tells Condé Nast Traveler.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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