Definition of opt
intransitive verb
: 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.
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Examples of opt in a Sentence
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
Origin and Etymology of opt
French opter, from Latin optare
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Definition of opt
1 optical; optician; optics
2 option; optional
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playDefinition of opt for English Language Learners
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: to choose one thing instead of another
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Medical Definition of opt
optician
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