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Prefer (Verb)

Meaning 1

Select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Choose
  • Opt

Hyponyms

  • Opt Out

Related Words

  • Preferment (noun)
  • Preference (noun)

Meaning 2

Promote over another; "he favors his second daughter".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Favor
  • Favour

Hypernyms

  • Elevate
  • Raise
  • Upgrade
  • Advance
  • Kick Upstairs

Related Words

  • Preferment (noun)

Meaning 3

Like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Related Words

  • Preference (noun)

Meaning 4

Give preference to one creditor over another.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

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