Opt for and Take up

Opt for verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

Take up and opt for are semantically related. in pick topic. In some cases you can use "Take up" instead a verb "Opt for".

Take up verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.

Opt for and take up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opt for" instead a verb "Take up".