opt (for)

verb

Definition of opt (for)next
as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt (for)
  1. choose
  2. select
  3. pick
  4. prefer
Verb
  • Diners can choose from the main dining room with its Pacific Ocean views or the Chef’s Table in the kitchen.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The finalists were selected from among nearly 2,000 applicants, with award winners chosen by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of choose
Verb
  • By Sarah Han January 14, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
  • All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of select
Verb
  • My top picks this season, listed chronologically: Sharing is caring Cheers to Ensemble Dal Niente for stepping right into the all-too-dead first weekend of the year with a substantial program.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The National Association of Realtors picked 10 metro areas as its top 10 housing markets for the year, and Kansas City was one of three Midwestern cities to make the cut.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of pick
Verb
  • Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Arc’teryx Sabre Gore-Tex Shell Jacket & Bibs Many skiers prefer layering with an uninsulated shell jacket and warmer layers underneath.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of prefer
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opt (for)

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