prefer - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them moreto want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Examples

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Third Person

prefers

Present Participle

preferring

Past Tense

preferred

Past Participle

preferred

1

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

transitive

She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
Some students prefer studying in a quiet library as opposed to a noisy cafe.
They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise.

2

select as an alternative over another

She prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla because of its rich flavor.
Many people prefer hiking over cycling as it allows them to connect with nature more closely.
He prefers to work from home over commuting to the office for the convenience it offers.
They prefer online shopping over visiting physical stores because it saves them time.
Some individuals prefer tea over coffee in the evenings as it helps them relax before bedtime.

Synonyms:

3

to give someone a higher rank or position

transitive

They prefer him to a senior role in the company.
The company prefers employees who show initiative.
She was preferred because of her experience.
She was preferred after the retirement of her boss.

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4

to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others

transitive

The company prefers its long-term creditors before others.
She prefers her mortgage lender over other debts.
The business prefers its largest creditors to avoid legal issues.
The court decided to prefer the secured creditors in the bankruptcy case.
During the financial crisis, they chose to prefer local suppliers.