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prefer
[ pri-fur ]
verb (used with object)
- to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than:
to prefer beef to chicken.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- Law. to give priority, as to one creditor over another.
- to put forward or present (a statement, suit, charge, etc.) for consideration or sanction.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to put forward or advance, as in rank or office; promote:
to be preferred for advancement.
verb (used without object)
- to wish or feel inclined:
For this stir-fry you can skip the cashews if you prefer.
prefer
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive to like better or value more highly
I prefer to stand
- law to give preference, esp to one creditor over others
- (esp of the police) to put (charges) before a court, judge, magistrate, etc, for consideration and judgment
- tr; often passive to advance in rank over another or others; promote
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈڱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ڱ·· [pri-, fur, -id-lee, -, furd, -lee], adverb
- ·ڱ··Ա noun
- ·ڱ· noun
- ܲ··ڱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of prefer1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A tier below, Choice Preferred offers preferred seating and early general boarding.
Is grilling your preferred cooking method overall, or do you reserve it for the summer months?
No one should expect those Liberals to say thank you to the American leader, however – or for Trump to soften his rhetoric, even though last month he said he preferred a Liberal prime minister.
The public meltdown, in which you declare yourself the world's greatest victim, is the preferred GOP method of political communication these days.
Gilmer continued to make a strong case as the team’s top receiver as the preferred target of Duncan.
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