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

Go shopping with a personal stylist, or opt for a food-shopping trip to Campo de’ Fiori followed by a cooking class. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Both those films opted for a cozily oddball storytelling style that matched the intimacy of their craftsmanship. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Throw-on-and-go shoes are already having a moment this season, with celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Miley Cyrus opting for comfy clogs. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, field workers can opt for 5G connectivity to get things done when away from Wi-Fi hotspots. — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)