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prefer

/prɪ'fɜr/

Synonyms of prefer Antonyms of prefer Examples of prefer Usage of prefer Parts of prefer Definition that contains prefer Words sounding like prefer Explanation of prefer

verb
select as an alternative over another
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Similar:

choose opt
verb
promote over another
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Similar:

favor favour

type of:
upgrade advance elevate kick upstairs promote raise
verb
give preference to one creditor over another
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type of:
pay
verb
like better; value more highly
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"Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels" "We prefer sleeping outside"

type of:
like

Examples of prefer

"Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"
"We prefer sleeping outside"