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Definitions
1
verb
To
make
a
choice
or
decision
from
a
range
of
possibilities
.
She
opted
to
stay
home
instead
of
going
out
.
Many
students
opt
for
online
courses
these
days
.
He
opted
for
the
vegetarian
meal
at
the
restaurant
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
optare
Originally meant
to choose, desire
Background
The word 'opt' comes from the Latin 'optare', meaning to choose or desire. It entered English in the 19th century, reflecting the act of making a choice or decision.