exopt

/ˈɛksɒpt/

Definitions

1. verb

to choose or take what is offered or available, without selecting from alternatives.

“The company will exopt the first bid that meets their requirements.”

2. verb

to take something without paying for it; to pilfer.

“The children exopted some snacks from the market stall.”

3. noun

a type of insect wing that is attached to the body by a membrane, allowing for greater flexibility.

“The butterfly’s exoptery allowed it to fly efficiently.”

Synonyms

  • choose
  • select
  • take

Antonyms

  • discard
  • refuse
  • reject