Synonyms of opting

opting

verb

present participle of opt

as in choosing

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choosing
• deciding
• figuring
• resolving
• determining
• finding
• settling (on or upon)
• concluding
• preferring
• selecting
• electing
• picking
• naming
• decreeing
• ruling
• culling
• contemplating
• pondering
• deliberating
• debating
• considering
• ruling (on)
• studying
• adjudicating
• adjudging
• thinking (about or over)
• handpicking
• weighing
• singling (out)
• judging
• meditating
• arbitrating
• entertaining
• ruminating
• questioning
• refereeing
• cogitating
• mulling (over)
• umpiring
• chewing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• abstaining
• turning down
• delaying
• hesitating
• halting
• stalling
• temporizing
• wavering
• vacillating
• waffling
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opting

Millions of Americans are struggling to afford their care or are opting to cancel their coverage altogether, including large numbers of Coloradans. — Diana Degette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Instead of opting for a matte formula, look for hydrating concealers with hyaluronic acid or ceramides that will layer onto skin smoothly and keep it hydrated throughout the day, without clinging to lines. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026

The fan was seemingly frustrated by Paramount’s decision not to release the film in theaters and opting for a streaming release. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Pullman was on the same sartorial page, opting for transseasonal pieces. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Currently, each state has the power to determine its own rules, with many states opting to return a portion of the interest generated back to homeowners. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

While summer nail shades seem to come and go every week, opting for this color combo ensures your set remains timeless. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Get the antique style by opting for a solid wood shelf with traditional trim. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Quinn declined, however, to move Coleman earlier in camp when starting center Nick Allegretti went down with a calf injury, opting instead to use Julian Good-Jones and let Coleman focus on left guard. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026