What does opt mean?
Opt means (intransitive) To choose; select..
Opt
/ɒpt/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To choose; select..
Example Sentences
He opted not to go.
She opted for the salad rather than the steak.
They opted against taking the train, preferring the bus.
.... ardent anti-Germans who had 'opted' for France
The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.
Chepstow is good for excursions, and Bradshaw tells me I can get a fly to Tintern Abbey, although the fare structure seems particularly complicated. Alternatively, I could go for a simpler choice and just opt for "single horse, 1s", although I doubt I'd survive to tell the tale.
Synonyms for opt
Antonyms for opt
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Word Forms
- opts
- opting
- opted
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for opt?
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What is the opposite of opt?
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How do you use opt in a sentence?
He opted not to go.
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