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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.Ìýto 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
/ ±è°ùɪˈ´ÚÉœË /
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
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- preferredly adverb
- preferredness noun
- preferrer noun
- unpreferred adjective
- ±è°ù±ðˈ´Ú±ð°ù°ù±ð°ù noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of prefer1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Israel's leaders might see some of these groups or personas as preferred alternatives.
"There was a loud noise. All the doors and windows of the classroom began to tremble. Everyone ran outside to check what had happened," a student, who preferred to remain unnamed, said.
And there was the casino, where he played blackjack — after losing $1,000 at the baccarat table — because he preferred the lower-stakes game.
Some of the Beach Boys—especially Carl Wilson—are tired of the Watt hoopla and prefer to concentrate on the group’s music.
He added that he is “involuntarily leaving the Commission†and that he would prefer to stay on to finish work that is underway.
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