opt for — to choose or decide in favor of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to choose or decide in favor of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːpt fɔːr/
Korean meaning: ~을 선택하다, ~을 택하다
Korean pronunciation: **옵**트 **포**
Example Sentences
- When faced with pizza or salad, I always opt for pizza because vegetables are what food eats.
- Most students opt for online classes during the pandemic.
- The company decided to opt for remote work instead of expensive office rent.
opt for
VERB//ɑːpt fɔːr//
to choose or decide in favor of something
someone choosing or deciding in favor of something specific
Stop and think, then opt for the right shop!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'optare'에서 유래했으며, '선택하다, 바라다'라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 17세기에 영어로 들어와 현재까지 사용되고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When faced with pizza or salad, I always opt for pizza because vegetables are what food eats.”
“Most students opt for online classes during the pandemic.”
“The company decided to opt for remote work instead of expensive office rent.”
“Why opt for a gym membership when you can lift your spirits by lifting the TV remote?”
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