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opt
Definitions
1
verb
To
make
a
choice
or
decision
from
a
range
of
possibilities
.
She
decided
to
opt
for
the
vegetarian
meal
.
Many
students
opt
to
study
abroad
for
a
semester
.
He
opted
out
of
the
project
due
to
personal
reasons
.
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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', which means to choose or desire. It entered English in the 19th century, reflecting the action of making a choice.