opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
will opt
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future tenseof opt.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she will opt into the program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Investors see a more than 70 percent chance that officials will opt for a quarter-point lift, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Another former Scotland winger, Pat Nevin, also expects a change of system, but reckons Clarke will opt for an extra central defender.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
It remains to be seen whether Wall Street will opt to reward discipline or flip back to AI-at-all-costs sentiment.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 28, 2025
The consensus around the NBA is that Harden will opt out and seek a two-year extension from the Clippers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025
