prefer
pre
prə
prē
fer
ˈfɜr
fēr
British pronunciation
/prɪˈfɜː/

Definição e significado de "prefer"em inglês

to prefer
01

preferir, gostar mais

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
to prefer definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise.
Eles preferem caminhar para o trabalho em vez de pegar transporte público porque gostam do exercício.
02

preferir, gostar mais

select as an alternative over another
example
Exemplos
Some individuals prefer tea over coffee in the evenings as it helps them relax before bedtime.
Algumas pessoas preferem chá em vez de café à noite, pois isso as ajuda a relaxar antes de dormir.
03

promover, preferir

to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
example
Exemplos
She was preferred because of her experience.
Ela foi preferida por causa de sua experiência.
04

privilegiar, favorecer

to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
example
Exemplos
During the financial crisis, they chose to prefer local suppliers.
Durante a crise financeira, eles optaram por preferir fornecedores locais.
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