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

Jala is a place to celebrate birthdays and date nights, a place where customers won’t catch sideways glances for opting to wear slacks or skirts. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Other people who lose their insurance may opt to enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or see if an income drop qualifies their family for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program coverage. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Various businesses are actively opting for edge computing to process data closer to IoT endpoints, improving real-time decision-making and minimizing latency. — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

In another photo, Electra is seen sitting down to eat in her bold breakfast attire, opting for various fruits, including berries, grapes, melons and Coca-Cola. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)