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preferred
UK
/prɪˈfɜːd/
US
/prɪˈfɜrd/
more preferred
Comp.
most preferred
Super.
UK
/prɪˈfɜːd/
US
/prɪˈfɜrd/
Translations
The preferred method of communication for the team is email.
La méthode préférée de communication pour l’équipe est le courriel.
She was the preferred candidate for the job due to her extensive experience.
Elle était la candidate privilégiée pour le poste en raison de sa vaste expérience.
Definitions
The preferred method of communication for the team is email.
She was the preferred candidate for the job due to her extensive experience.
preferreds
pl
Used chiefly in finance as a short form of 'preferred stock'; plural ‘preferreds’.
Translations
Many investors shifted their money from common shares to preferreds during the downturn.
De nombreux investisseurs ont déplacé leur argent des actions ordinaires vers des actions privilégiées pendant la baisse du marché.
Definitions
Many investors shifted their money from common shares to preferreds during the downturn.
Synonyms
preferred
Past Simple
preferred
Past Simple
preferred
Past Participle
preferring
ing-form
UK
/prɪˈfɜː/
US
/prɪˈfɜr/
Translations
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Je préfère le thé au café le matin.
The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.
L’entreprise privilégie l’embauche de candidats titulaires d’un master.
Additional translations
Definitions
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.
The prosecutor preferred charges against the suspect.
preferred
Used attributively to denote something that is favored or chosen over others (e.g., "preferred method").
Translations
Email is the preferred method of communication.
L’e-mail est le mode de communication préféré.
Additional translations
Definitions
Email is the preferred method of communication.