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

Those who don't need the tailgate tent can opt for the lower tier Sleep Pack for £1,740, saving £350. —C.c. Weiss march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026

Ohio State is fouled three times, opts to shoot the foul shot and misses each time. —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

Healthy soil leads to healthy plants, so opt for a quality potting mix for containers and consider adding compost for extra nutrients. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

Perhaps the best-case scenario for the party is Fetterman opting against reelection. —Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)