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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.

Synonyms

  • Choose
  • Prefer

Hyponyms

  • Cop Out
  • Opt Out

Related Words

  • Optative (adjective)
  • Option (noun)
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