prefer
[pɹɪˈfɝ]
UK: [pɹɪˈfɜː]
prefer
English
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Definition
To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
Etymology
From Middle English preferren, from Anglo-Norman preferer, from Latin praeferō. Displaced native Old English foresettan and foreberan. Doublet of prelate. See also infer, relate and refer, delate and defer, as well as collate and confer among others.
Example Sentences
- "I prefer tea to coffee."
- "I'd prefer it if you didn't do it."
- "I'd prefer to stay home rather than drive/driving in the blizzard."
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