preferred

UK
/prɪˈfɜːd/
US
/prɪˈfɜrd/

Traduzioni

preferredadjective
more preferred
Comp.
most preferred
Super.
UK
/prɪˈfɜːd/
US
/prɪˈfɜrd/
This is the preferred method for solving the problem.
Это предпочтительный метод решения проблемы.
Chocolate is her preferred dessert.
Шоколад — её излюбленный десерт.
preferrednoun
preferreds
pl
Used chiefly in finance as a short form of 'preferred stock'; plural ‘preferreds’.
Sinonimi
preferred stock
preferred shares
preference shares
preferverb

preferred

Past Simple

preferred
Past Simple
preferred
Past Participle
preferring
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈfɜː/
US
/prɪˈfɜr/
I prefer tea over coffee.
Я предпочитаю чай кофе.
Sinonimi
opt for
lean toward
incline toward
like better
would rather
preferpast participle

preferred

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

Definizioni

preferredadjective
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.
preferrednoun
A share of preferred stock.
Many investors shifted their money from common shares to preferreds during the downturn.
preferverb
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.
preferpast participle
Favoured or chosen above all others; given special preference.
Email is the preferred method of communication.