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- Dictionaryprefer/prɪˈfəː/
verb
- 1. like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose: "I prefer Venice to Rome" Similar
- 2. submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration: formal "the police will prefer charges" Similar
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PREFER definition: 1. to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another: 2. to accuse someone officially: 3. to…. Learn more.
The meaning of PREFER is to promote or advance to a rank or position. How to use prefer in a sentence.
Prefer definition: to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than. See examples of PREFER used in a sentence.
PREFER meaning: 1. to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another: 2. to accuse someone officially: 3. to…. Learn more.
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better. prefer something ‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks.’. I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. A local firm is to be preferred. A short-term fixed rate is the preferred option.
1. To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value: prefers coffee to tea. 2. Law. a. To give priority or precedence to (a creditor). b. To present (a charge) against a defendant before a court: prefer an indictment. c. To present (a case) to a court as ready for consideration: prefer the case for trial. 3.
If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another.
