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prefer

UK
/prɪˈfɜː/
US
/prɪˈfɜr/
prefer over
preferverb
preferred
Past Simple
preferred
Past Participle
preferring
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈfɜː/
US
/prɪˈfɜr/
Translations
privilégierSurtout pour une priorité, un choix méthodique ou une politique de sélection.
The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.
L’entreprise privilégie l’embauche de candidats titulaires d’un master.
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
Additional translations
déposerJuridique, administratif.
aimer mieuxFamilier et courant.
Definitions
To like one thing or person better than another or others.
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
To give priority or precedence to something.
The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.
To formally submit or present (a charge, request, etc.) to an authority for consideration.
The prosecutor preferred charges against the suspect.
Synonyms
favor
choose
select
opt for
lean toward
incline toward
like better
would rather
Antonyms
dislike
reject
refuse
preferpast participle
Definitions
Favoured or chosen above all others; given special preference.
Email is the preferred method of communication.
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