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prefer

/prɪˈfɜː/

/prɪˈfɜr/

preferverb

preferred

Past Simple

preferred

Past Participle

preferring

Gerund

/prɪˈfɜː/

/prɪˈfɜr/

Translations

I prefer tea over coffee.

Я предпочитаю чай кофе.

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

opt for

lean toward

incline toward

like better

would rather

Antonyms

preferpast participle

Definitions

Favoured or chosen above all others; given special preference.

Email is the preferred method of communication.