Opt (Verb)
Meaning
Select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- He decided to opt for a smaller house to reduce his expenses and save money.
- They opted to travel by train instead of taking a flight to enjoy the scenic views.
- She chose not to opt for the higher insurance premium that provided comprehensive benefits.
- Having no experience in the management field, he opted to take online courses to improve his employability.
- His brother opted to stay in the countryside rather than move to the bustling city for work.