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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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Gomez opted for a sleek down hairstyle, with her hair tucked behind ears to show off her drop earrings, plus a smokey eye, blushed cheeks and a peachy nude lip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
So where his opening sketch might have traditionally given way to a stand-up monologue, Bargatze opted to forgo it and cut straight to his logistical duties as master of ceremonies.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Jenna Ortega dazzled in a jeweled bodice gown made by Givenchy by Sarah Burton, while presenter Kristin Bell opted for a gorgeous, barely-there Armani Privè gown for her first Emmy nomination.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
If shimmer’s not your vibe, opt for the translucent Clear Glass shade; for a touch of twinkle, reach for the opulent Glassy Pink Opal, a rosy gold.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Gomez opted for a sleek down hairstyle, with her hair tucked behind ears to show off her drop earrings, plus a smokey eye, blushed cheeks and a peachy nude lip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
So where his opening sketch might have traditionally given way to a stand-up monologue, Bargatze opted to forgo it and cut straight to his logistical duties as master of ceremonies.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Jenna Ortega dazzled in a jeweled bodice gown made by Givenchy by Sarah Burton, while presenter Kristin Bell opted for a gorgeous, barely-there Armani Privè gown for her first Emmy nomination.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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