Prefers, with "for"

Usage examples of opts.

If the United States opts for regime change, the Egyptians will prefer covert action, but if that is not possible, they will urge a full-scale invasion to ensure that the operation is over as quickly and surely as possible.

Washington need not consider Russia a lost cause if it opts for regime change.

In this sense too it opts for chaotic authenticity over the commanding neatness of historical convention.

Mario always chickens out and opts for good old basic chocolate when the moment of decision at the counter comes.

That said, Washington need not consider Russia a lost cause if it opts for regime change.