opt (Meaning)

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opt (v)

select as an alternative over another

We opted for the cheaper option, hoping to save some money.
The students had to opt for one of the three electives angeboten.
I opted to take the scenic route, despite the longer travel time.
The company has opted to outsource its customer service department.
We opted out of the insurance policy, as we felt it was unnecessary.
The government has opted to raise taxes in order to balance the budget.
I opted for a vegetarian lifestyle after hearing about the benefits.
The team decided to opt for a more aggressive strategy in the second half.
The couple opted to have a small, intimate wedding.
Investors should carefully consider their options before opting for a particular stock.

select as an alternative over another

choose, figure, decide,determine, find, prefer, resolve, conclude, settle (on or upon), rule

refuse, decline, reject, abstain, refuse, abstain, decline, reject, stall, temporize

We opted for the cheaper option, hoping to save some money.

The students had to opt for one of the three electives angeboten.

I opted to take the scenic route, despite the longer travel time.

The company has opted to outsource its customer service department.