Prefer — synonyms, definition

1. prefer (Verb)

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prefer (Verb) — Like better; value more highly. ex. "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels" ex. "We prefer sleeping outside"

prefer (Verb) — Select as an alternative over another. ex. "I always prefer the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"

prefer (Verb) — Promote over another. ex. "he prefers his second daughter"

prefer (Verb) — (law) give preference to one creditor over another.

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