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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While a number of brands have been founded specifically to target a Gen Z audience or other demographic groups like Boomers, a new report by Launchmetrics suggests that not choosing between generations may be the best approach.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The good news is there is a plethora of delicious and luxe new scents to choose from this season.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of choose

Verb

The exercise has given the government the power to select who can vote, rather than empowering voters to choose the government, Dipke said at a press conference.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Denmark has selected May el-Toukhy’s Venice Golden Lion-winning title Woman Unknown as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Oscars.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

Politically, spiritually, institutionally, financially, environmentally, psychologically — pick your adverb.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
The affidavit said the woman also provided police photos of her injuries and said a friend attempted to pick her up from the home on on the day of the incident but was turned away.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

With Sarti Rosa, however, the aim is to attract younger drinkers who prefer a sweeter aperitivo that doesn’t taste bitter.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of prefer

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opt (for)

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