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preferred

/prɪˈfɜːd/

/prɪˈfɜrd/

preferred over

preferredadjective

more preferred

Comp.

most preferred

Super.

/prɪˈfɜːd/

/prɪˈfɜrd/

Translations

предпочтительный

This is the preferred method for solving the problem.

Это предпочтительный метод решения проблемы.

излюбленный

Chocolate is her preferred dessert.

Шоколад — её излюбленный десерт.

Definitions

More desirable or suitable than others.

The preferred method of communication for the team is email.

Given priority or precedence over others.

She was the preferred candidate for the job due to her extensive experience.

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Antonyms

preferrednoun

preferreds

Used chiefly in finance as a short form of 'preferred stock'; plural ‘preferreds’.

Definitions

A share of preferred stock.

Many investors shifted their money from common shares to preferreds during the downturn.

Synonyms

preferred stock

preferred shares

preference shares

preferverb

preferred

Past Simple

preferred

Past Simple

preferred

Past Participle

preferring

Gerund

/prɪˈfɜː/

/prɪˈfɜr/

Translations

предпочитать

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

favor

choose

select

opt for

lean toward

incline toward

like better

would rather

Antonyms

dislike

reject

refuse

preferpast participle

preferred

Used attributively to denote something that is favored or chosen over others (e.g., "preferred method").

Definitions

Favoured or chosen above all others; given special preference.

Email is the preferred method of communication.

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