S: (v) choose (choose%2:31:02::), prefer (prefer%2:31:00::), opt (opt%2:31:00::) (select as an alternative over another) "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"
S: (v) choose (choose%2:31:01::) (see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way) "She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam"