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
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Verb
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Pete Alonso was another slugger on the market who the Yankees opted against.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The show's producer, Sesame Workshop, has yet to ink a new programming deal with another streaming service after Max opted not to renew their contract with the show.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
If using a base, chef Coleman Jernigan opts for Minors which makes a variety of flavors (both vegetarian and meat-based) for all of your home cooking needs.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Verb
For the appearance, Chastain opted for a beige top and trouser set.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Pete Alonso was another slugger on the market who the Yankees opted against.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The show's producer, Sesame Workshop, has yet to ink a new programming deal with another streaming service after Max opted not to renew their contract with the show.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
If using a base, chef Coleman Jernigan opts for Minors which makes a variety of flavors (both vegetarian and meat-based) for all of your home cooking needs.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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