prefer

[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /

VERB

favor; single out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt choose go for pick promote put select suggest wish

STRONG

advance aggrandize cull desire elect elevate fancy finger incline mark place pose present proposition propound raise tag take tap upgrade

WEAK

be partial to be turned on to fix upon like better opt for optate propone put forward would rather would sooner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate refuse reject

STRONG

decrease depress disgrace drop ignore lessen lose lower stop withhold

WEAK

spurn

Example Sentences

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She fits in a clear role and is the type of player coach Natalie Nakase and company prefer to draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Maritime industry specialists say the ships have long been overlooked as administrations prefer to spend on more exciting vessels such as submarines and battleships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But Alisson Cassiano would surely prefer not to be remembered for scoring one of football's slickest own goals.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The roster of shows where Silicon Valley's elite now prefer to make news constitutes a parallel media ecosystem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I have to admit, I prefer Elizabeth’s style.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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