Synonyms of opt

opt

verb

ˈäpt 

as in to choose

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choose
• decide
• figure
• determine
• resolve
• find
• settle (on or upon)
• conclude
• prefer
• select
• pick
• elect
• rule
• name
• decree
• arbitrate
• rule (on)
• adjudge
• adjudicate
• contemplate
• handpick
• cull
• consider
• think (about or over)
• ponder
• weigh
• study
• single (out)
• deliberate
• entertain
• meditate
• judge
• debate
• ruminate
• mull (over)
• chew over
• cogitate
• referee
• question
• umpire

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• abstain
• decline
• hesitate
• turn down
• delay
• halt
• temporize
• stall
• vacillate
• waver
• waffle
• shilly-shally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opt

Just weeks after his latest appearance in Toronto, former Blue Jays reliever Austin Voth has opted for his next opportunity overseas. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The supermarket, which also includes a pharmacy, video rental aisles, and a photo kiosk, explores the rise of late 20th century consumerism, when sellers and buyers alike opted for speed over taste. — Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

Thankfully, Samsung opted to use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip as the Fold phones in the North American variant of the Flip 8. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Bellinger preferred a long-term deal, and the Dodgers opted for a short-term pact with Kyle Tucker. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)