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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. to 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
/ ɪˈɜː /
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
Derived Forms
- ˈڱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ڱ·· [pri-, fur, -id-lee, -, furd, -lee], adverb
- ·ڱ··Ա noun
- ·ڱ· noun
- ܲ··ڱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prefer1
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Example Sentences
Throughout the 1920s, most of Germany's wealthy industrialists preferred to support explicitly business-friendly conservative parties, who offered a less overtly destabilizing vision for the nation's future.
Ridley insists that they examine this phenomenon further, but Elliot would prefer to brush it under the rug so as not to worry their hosts.
He described Andrew as a "valuable communication point with China" - though the document reveals that Mr Hampshire thought "China would prefer a different royal".
We didn't ask for a surname – many protesters prefer not to give theirs.
I much prefer being congratulated after a horse won a race, not than when you’re signing a ticket at the sale.”
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