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
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Examples of opt in a Sentence
Verb
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
Recent Examples on the WebJack Magruder, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
For glam, Oprah wore her wavy hair down, opting for a smoky eye and a muted red lip.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Grab one in beige to match any outfit, or opt for the sky-blue version for an extra pop of color.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Kayaking the Rio Grande is another favorite activity, and many travelers take advantage of the fact that Big Bend is also an International Dark Sky Park, opting to stargaze during their trip.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
LeMahieu and Story left via free agency with the Rockies opted not to invest.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
For glam, Oprah wore her wavy hair down, opting for a smoky eye and a muted red lip.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Grab one in beige to match any outfit, or opt for the sky-blue version for an extra pop of color.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Kayaking the Rio Grande is another favorite activity, and many travelers take advantage of the fact that Big Bend is also an International Dark Sky Park, opting to stargaze during their trip.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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