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
Examples of opt in a Sentence
Verb
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Voters opted for sprawling waterparks, massive spas, and extensive dining options—proving that everything really is bigger in Texas.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
And though the move was meant to unite the luxury titans, the brands have run into some trouble: Consumers are opting to shop at other high-end retailers instead, such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom, Bloomberg reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The team ditched their helmets and pads, opting for boots and gloves.
—Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Verb
The wife of King Charles III opted for taupe suede and leather toe cap pumps by Eliot Zed.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Voters opted for sprawling waterparks, massive spas, and extensive dining options—proving that everything really is bigger in Texas.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
And though the move was meant to unite the luxury titans, the brands have run into some trouble: Consumers are opting to shop at other high-end retailers instead, such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom, Bloomberg reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The team ditched their helmets and pads, opting for boots and gloves.
—Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
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 12 Jul. 2025.
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