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opt forto 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.

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VERB

//ɑːpt fɔːr//

to choose or decide in favor of something

opt for concept
💡 Concept

someone choosing or deciding in favor of something specific

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opt for rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Stop and think, then opt for the right shop!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɑːpt fɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒpt fɔː(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootopt

Origin

라틴어 'optare'에서 유래했으며, '선택하다, 바라다'라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 17세기에 영어로 들어와 현재까지 사용되고 있습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

adoptshoptopstop
adopt
shop
top
stop

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

Why opt for a gym membership when you can lift your spirits by lifting the TV remote?

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

chooseselectpickdecide ongo for

Antonyms

rejectrefusedecline

Related

optionchoicepreferencealternativeselection