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to prefer
01
好む, 選ぶ
to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more
Transitive: to prefer sth | to prefer to do sth | to prefer doing sth
02
好む, 選ぶ
select as an alternative over another
03
好む, 優先する
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
04
優先する, 選好する
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
prefer
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preferable
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preferable
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preference
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preference
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preferent
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preferent
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例
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
Some students prefer studying in a quiet library as opposed to a noisy cafe.
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise.
