opted; opting; opts
Definition of opt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make a choice
especially
: to decide in favor of something
opted for a tax increase — Tom Wicker After perusing the menu he opted for the prime rib.
opt
abbreviationDefinition of opt (Entry 2 of 2)
1
optical; optician; optics
2
option; optional
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The first known use of opt was in 1853
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