OPTS (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

opts (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of opt (for)

as in chooses

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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Cal chooses to lure Aron to Kate’s, chooses to present Aron to his mother in the middle of the crowded brothel, chooses to hurt both of them in this moment.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Someone chooses the feel that seems right and then lives with that choice, which works well enough until the body or the preference changes.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

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Currently, a recall election determines whether a politician should be recalled from office and selects their replacement.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Lawmakers threatened impeachment, and some are now advocating changing the way the state selects its judges.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of selects

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Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Plug into our expert picks for the Best Portable Power Stations of 2026.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of picks

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Underneath, these wide-leg jeans are timeless, comfortable, and easy to walk in—and with a satin blouse like this one from Aritizia, you’ll be set for wherever your stroll takes you.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026
The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of takes

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Get both right, build the right supporting infrastructure, and your AI starts moving with a market rather than against it, adjusting to whatever language or channel a customer prefers.

— Wendy Johnstone, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Within the waters that surround Malibu Pier a hammerhead shark, which typically prefers warmer waters than those found in Southern California, was spotted making a few circles in the ocean.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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