prefer

verb

pre·fer pri-ˈfər How to pronounce prefer (audio)

preferred; preferring

transitive verb

: to promote or advance to a rank or position

: to like better or best

prefers sports to reading

prefers to watch TV

: to give (a creditor) priority

archaic : to put or set forward or before someone : recommend

: to bring or lay against someone

won't prefer charges

: to bring forward or lay before one for consideration

preferrer noun

Example Sentences

Some people like vanilla ice cream, but I prefer chocolate. She tends to prefer small college campuses. I prefer this dictionary because of its helpful examples. Which one is the preferred alternative? What is the preferred pronunciation of her name?

Recent Examples on the Web Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking.

David Koenig, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking.

David Koenig, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board’s terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking.

David Koenig, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 While some of us prefer to swathe ourselves and (our home decor) in warm musks and fresh florals, others may claim rich woods and sensual spices as their own signature scents.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 On September 13, a Sussex spokesperson confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would prefer attention remain on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy—not on any potential interfamilial disputes.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022 During a business-school orientation, Epley paired off classmates to discuss three or four intimate questions, based on the evidence that people much prefer deep talk to small talk.

Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 While some travelers may prefer port days, sea days are Kardos’ preference.

Erica Lamberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Not knowing all of the grieving family members is not an uncommon situation, and Miss Manners is confident that those closest to the deceased would prefer an expression of sympathy from a stranger to seeing a turned back and wondering who that was.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	preferring
释义	prefer verb pre·fer pri-ˈfər preferred; preferring transitive verb 1 : to promote or advance to a rank or position 2 : to like better or best prefers sports to reading prefers to watch TV 3 : to give (a creditor) priority 4 archaic : to put or set forward or before someone : recommend 5 : to bring or lay against someone won't prefer charges 6 : to bring forward or lay before one for consideration preferrer noun Synonyms care (for) favor lean (toward or towards) like See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Some people like vanilla ice cream, but I prefer chocolate. She tends to prefer small college campuses. I prefer this dictionary because of its helpful examples. Which one is the preferred alternative? What is the preferred pronunciation of her name? Recent Examples on the Web Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board’s terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 While some of us prefer to swathe ourselves and (our home decor) in warm musks and fresh florals, others may claim rich woods and sensual spices as their own signature scents. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 On September 13, a Sussex spokesperson confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would prefer attention remain on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy—not on any potential interfamilial disputes. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022 During a business-school orientation, Epley paired off classmates to discuss three or four intimate questions, based on the evidence that people much prefer deep talk to small talk. Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 While some travelers may prefer port days, sea days are Kardos’ preference. Erica Lamberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Not knowing all of the grieving family members is not an uncommon situation, and Miss Manners is confident that those closest to the deceased would prefer an expression of sympathy from a stranger to seeing a turned back and wondering who that was. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English preferren, from Anglo-French preferrer, from Latin praeferre to put before, prefer, from prae- + ferre to carry — more at bear First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition prefer verb pre·fer pri-ˈfər preferred; preferring : to like better than another or others She prefers chocolate ice cream. Legal Definition prefer transitive verb pre·fer pri-ˈfər preferred; preferring 1 : to give (a creditor or debt) priority or preference any preferred charges such as child support or alimony In re Smiley, 427 P.2d 179 (1967) 2 : to bring forward for determination especially : to bring (a charge) against someone the various means by which a grand jury might prefer charges State v. Byrd, 399 S.E.2d 267 (1990) preferring 1 of 2 adjective as in choosing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance choosing tending prone inclined given minded willing apt disposed liable predisposed likely Antonyms & Near Antonyms unwilling loath averse loth loathe disinclined indisposed See More preferring 2 of 2 verb present participle of prefer 1 as in liking to show partiality toward I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla Synonyms & Similar Words liking favoring choosing enjoying wanting picking desiring relishing fancying selecting being partial to appreciating adoring admiring digging taking going in for naming handpicking craving leaning (toward or towards) coveting culling valuing prejudicing caring (for) biasing cherishing treasuring prizing cottoning (to) grooving (on) revelling (in) delighting (in) reveling (in) biassing singling (out) wishing (for) hankering (for or after) tending (to) inclining (toward) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disliking refusing hating abhorring disfavoring rejecting detesting loathing declining discarding misliking turning down jettisoning abominating throwing away throwing out See More 2 as in selecting to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities most buyers of that vehicle have preferred the model with four-wheel drive Synonyms & Similar Words choosing selecting picking taking naming electing designating culling tagging handpicking cherry-picking adopting accepting embracing nominating appointing tapping opting (for) marking singling (out) preselecting setting espousing tabbing fixing settling (on or upon) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refusing rejecting declining turning down disapproving repudiating discarding spurning throwing away throwing out jettisoning negativing See More
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