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verb (used without object)
Verb phrase1.
to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
2.
opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.
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Opting
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Origin:
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
Related forms
un·opt·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
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Word Origin & History
opt
1877, from Fr. opter "to choose," from L. optare "choose, desire" (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922.
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