Synonyms for

Opting

Verb / ˈɑ:ptɪŋ / Another word for opting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to choose or decide on something

Synonyms & similar words

prefer opt choose choose select decide elect prefer pick determine resolve settle vote accept adopt take

Synonyms by register

Formal

choosing selecting electing deciding

Informal

going for picking settling on

Literary

embracing adopting

Antonyms

refusing rejecting declining forgoing renouncing abstaining

Common collocations

  • opting out
  • opting in
  • opting for
  • opting to do
  • opting not to
  • opting for a
  • opting to take

Word family

noun option
verb opt
adjective optional
adverb optionally

Usage note

The word 'opting' is the present participle of 'opt', meaning to make a choice. It is often used in phrases like 'opting out' or 'opting in' to indicate a decision to participate or not participate in something.

Example sentences

  1. I am opting to have pizza for dinner tonight.
  2. She is opting to wear a dress to the party.
  3. He is opting to study engineering in college.
  4. They are opting to save money by staying home instead of going on vacation.
  5. We are opting to take the scenic route on our road trip.

Quotes

  • By opting for experience, we are choosing to broaden our horizons, to get a little bit uncomfortable.
  • Opting out of participating in a culture that promotes constant busyness can be a revolutionary act.
  • Opting for a plant-based diet can make a huge difference in our planet's health.

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