opt in All languages combined

IPA: /ɒpt/ Audio: en-us-opt.ogg [US] Forms: opt [canonical], opts [third-person, singular], opted [past], opted [past, participle], opting [present, participle] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]

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          "text": "With higher gas prices, more buyers are opting for smaller cars."
        },
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          "text": "I wanted to go with them, but opted instead to stay home."
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          "text": "You will continue to receive the email unless you opt out."
        }
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        }
      ],
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        "If you opt for something, you choose it instead of something else."
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"opt" meaning in All languages combined

Verb [English]