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alternative	one of two or more possibilities; option. [1/5 definitions]
choice	one of two or more alternatives; option. [1/7 definitions]
consider	to think about as a possible selection or option. [1/7 definitions]
decide	to cause (someone) to choose a particular option. [1/7 definitions]
feature	something used as an attraction or inducement; option. [1/9 definitions]
refusal	an option to accept or reject something. [1/2 definitions]
reserve clause	a condition in some professional sports contracts that provides for a one-year extension at the team owner's option.
the lesser of two evils	the option that is not as bad as the other option, even though both are bad.
would just as soon	used to indicate a secondary preference if a first option is not available, or a preference that may not be or may not appear to be highly desirable but is still more acceptable than the other option or options that one is given (usu. fol. by an infinitive without "to" but can also be followed by a noun).

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