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

Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Germany’s medical cannabis users are increasingly opting for the cheapest and most potent products available, according to a new study, raising questions about whether the system is meeting medical needs or enabling recreational-style use. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Despite the risk of purchasing through a third-party platform such as StubHub, many fans opted to do so to avoid the 30% FIFA resale tax, believing that the Fan Protect Guarantee would safeguard their order. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)