opting for

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of choosing or deciding to do something, typically something that involves a commitment or entails risk.

  - "He opted for the more challenging hiking trail."
  - "She opted for a career change and started her own business."

• Verb

  To choose or select an option from two or more alternatives.

  - "When deciding between two job offers, he opted for the one with the higher salary."
  - "In a game, players are often asked to opt for one of two choices."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opting for
forging , borrowing , sorrowing , warning , morrowing , stowing , rowing , glowing , showing , knowing , growing , towering , hoarding , exploding , coding , owing , rowan , crowing , showing , disclosing , disapproving , approving , approve , approves , approves , approves , approves , approves , approves , approves , approves

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Variants

List of all variants of opting for that leads to same result
opt , opted , opting , opts , co-opt , co-optative , co-opted , co-opting , co-option , co-options , co-optive , co-opts , opt out , opted out , opting out , opts out , opt in , opted in , opting in , opts in

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Etymology

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The term 'opt' comes from the Latin word 'optare', which means 'to choose' or 'to wish for'. The suffix '-ing for' is added to indicate the present participle form.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'opting for' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the process of choosing to be subject to certain laws or regulations.

2. In some countries, people are allowed to 'opt out' of certain taxes or fees.

3. The phrase 'opt in' is the opposite of 'opt out' and refers to the process of actively choosing to participate in something.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decision-making: The cognitive process of selecting a choice from among multiple alternatives.

2. Commitment: The act of pledging to do or support something.

3. Risk-taking: The act of taking on a risk or uncertainty in pursuit of a goal or reward.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of 'opting for' is often used to explore themes of choice, decision-making, and personal responsibility. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the characters are presented with various opportunities to opt for different paths in life, leading to consequences both positive and negative.

How to Memorize "opting for"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making a choice between two options. Imagine yourself standing at a fork in the road, with one path leading in one direction and the other leading in the opposite direction. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each path before making your decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opting' with the idea of making a choice. Think of the word 'option' and how it relates to the concept of choosing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'opting for'. For example, you could remember it as 'Opt for the best option' or 'Opt to make the right choice'.

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