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

The Louisiana governor got involved, and Kiffin finally opted for LSU less than a month before the Rebels’ playoff game against Tulane. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Adults‘ Season 2 gains come as Hulu opted to cancel its similar comedy about 20something young New York professionals living together, Not Suitable For Work after one season. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The official hosts were put into bat, after India's Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

The director opted not to build The Uprising around one of the revolt’s historical figures, such as Tyler or Ball. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)