Select
Like better, would sooner (have), be more partial to, think preferable, select, opt for, vote for, single out, wish, want, would rather (have), favour, lean/incline towards, choose, pick, go for, plump for, elect, desire, and fancy.
Lodge
Bring, file, tender, place, submit, proffer, propose, press, lodge, present, lay, put forward, and offer.
Upgrade
Promote, advance, move up, aggrandize, upgrade, raise, and elevate.