Prefer - English meaning
Prefer – definitions in English dictionary
verbLike (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
Usage examples:
I prefer venice to romeSynonims:
Like betterWould rather (have)Would sooner (have)FavourBe more partial toLean/incline towardsThink preferableChooseSelectPickOpt forGo forVote forPlump forSingle outElectWishverbSubmit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration.
Usage examples:
The police will prefer chargesSynonims:
BringPressFileLodgeTenderPresentPlaceLaySubmitPut forwardProfferOfferProposeverbPromote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position.
Usage examples:
He was eventually preferred to the bishopric of durhamSynonims:
PromoteUpgradeAdvanceRaiseMove upElevateAggrandize
verbTo choose or want one thing rather than another
Usage examples:
[ t ] we have tea and coffee, but perhaps you’d prefer a cold drink., [ t ] he prefers watching bas…
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Word origin
late Middle English: from Old French preferer, from Latin praeferre, from prae ‘before’ + ferre ‘to bear, carry’.
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