Preferred — synonyms, definition

1. preferred (a)

advantageous best better choice chosen conscript conscripted cream elected elegant elite excellent exceptional exclusive favoured favourite fine greater higher improved • • •

2. preferred (Adjective)

best-loved fave favored favorite pet preferable preferent

preferred (Adjective) — More desirable than another. ex. "Danny's preferred name is 'Dan'"

preferred (Adjective) — (of a person) valued more than all others, often treated with partiality. ex. "the preferred child"

3. preferred (Verb)

chose opted

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

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

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

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

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