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, 26 June 2025
That means Oliveira cannot opt to strike in range against Topuria, who is a powerful striker with good footwork and finishing skills.
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As far as handy gadgets, opt for the Amazon Fire TV Stick that’s marked down to $25 thanks to a half-off deal.
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Verb
Johansson opted for the quiet luxury trend for her appearance on the Sirius XM show.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
That means Oliveira cannot opt to strike in range against Topuria, who is a powerful striker with good footwork and finishing skills.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
As far as handy gadgets, opt for the Amazon Fire TV Stick that’s marked down to $25 thanks to a half-off deal.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 June 2025
Many patrons opt for more than just a spin in a simulator.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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