opted
v.v. to choose one thing instead of another. You use this when you have a few options and you pick the one you prefer.
v. to make a choice from a range of possibilities. Intransitive; requires a prepositional phrase or an infinitive clause to complete its meaning.
She opted for the salad instead of the burger.
After reviewing the high cost of the premium plan, the family opted for the basic subscription instead.
Although the board initially considered a full merger, they ultimately opted to pursue a strategic partnership that allowed both companies to retain their original branding.
Typically takes the preposition 'for' before a noun or 'to' before an infinitive verb.
He opted the blue car.He opted for the blue car.Opt is intransitive and cannot take a direct object; it must be followed by 'for' when choosing a noun.