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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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Knowles, meanwhile, opted for a black off-the-shoulder top and matching trousers.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Then-Princess Elizabeth's father chose to take a new regnal name at the start of his reign, and opted for King George VI, creating continuity from his late father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Some may opt for an abundance of flowers, others, dinner by candlelight.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Then, opt for a custom omelet, organic porridge, eggs royale, or Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, including Rosscarbery sausage, black and white pudding, grilled potato farls—and eggs of your choice.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Knowles, meanwhile, opted for a black off-the-shoulder top and matching trousers.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Then-Princess Elizabeth's father chose to take a new regnal name at the start of his reign, and opted for King George VI, creating continuity from his late father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Some may opt for an abundance of flowers, others, dinner by candlelight.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for opt
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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