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.
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Meaning 2
Promote over another; "he favors his second daughter".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 4
Give preference to one creditor over another.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.