optare
to opt, to choose
verb op-TAH-reh Rare
Origin: From Latin optare (to choose, to wish).
Usage Note
Optare is always followed by per + noun/infinitive: optare per una soluzione (to opt for a solution). It is more formal than scegliere and commonly appears in legal, administrative, and journalistic contexts. It is a regular first-conjugation verb with no irregular forms.
Examples
"Ha optato per la soluzione più semplice."
Natural Translation
She opted for the simplest solution.

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