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to prefer
01
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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
prefer
3rd person singular
prefers
Present participle
preferring
Past simple
preferred
Past participle
preferred
Examples
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
02
select as an alternative over another
Examples
She prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla because of its rich flavor.
03
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
Examples
They prefer him to a senior role in the company.
04
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
Examples
The company prefers its long-term creditors before others.
Lexical Tree
preferable
preference
preferent
prefer
