opt — to make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːpt/
Korean meaning: 선택하다, 결정하다
Korean pronunciation: **옵**트
Example Sentences
- When the teacher asked about the field trip, most students opted for the amusement park over the museum.
- My cat seems to opt for the most expensive furniture to scratch, ignoring the scratching post I bought.
- He opted out of the company dinner because he had to study for his exam.
opt
VERB//ɑːpt//
to make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities
She opts for water instead of the sugary drinks.
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He opts to adopt, and the waiting stops.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'optare' meaning 'to choose' or 'to wish for'. The word entered English in the 1960s as a shortened form used in modern contexts.
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“When the teacher asked about the field trip, most students opted for the amusement park over the museum.”
“My cat seems to opt for the most expensive furniture to scratch, ignoring the scratching post I bought.”
“He opted out of the company dinner because he had to study for his exam.”
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