OPT (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

opt (for)

verb

Definition of opt (for)

as in to choose

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week

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Hormones aren’t the only treatments Some patients choose not to take full-body hormonal medications or are advised by their doctors to avoid them because of their medical histories or conditions.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
With so many electrolyte products out there, choosing the right one is a challenge in and of itself — and the answer really depends on your needs, Efird says.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of choose

Verb

Under state law, the district must select three committee members within five working days of receiving the state’s list.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Johnson has 30 days to select one of the three finalists for the job, and the nominee will then face a vote by the full City Council, expected in February 2027.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

Wild ponies pick their way through heather, granite tors loom out of the mist, and the ever-changing weather plays a starring role.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
So if the Dolphins and Jets finish with the same record, Miami should be fully prepared to watch the Jets pick before them.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

Made from 270-thread-count long-staple cotton, the sheets have a crisp, breathable feel that's especially attractive to hot sleepers who prefer something lighter than silky sateen.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
In the city, people prefer to wear a long wool coat, worn open over a sweater with a scarf.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026

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