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

Pakistan in recent years has taken a U-turn on cryptocurrency, opting to regulate digital assets instead of outright banning them. — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Consequently, when convenience comes at a premium, an increasing number of travelers are weighing costs and opting for more economical transport modes. — CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

By 2024, the Border Patrol had lost a quarter of its workforce, with many longtime agents opting for early retirement. — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Some lifelong Republicans have told the Herald they’re simply fed up with Trump and opting for Democratic candidates this cycle in protest. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing opt

• opt (for)