preferring

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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preferring

Analysts often note that investors give the revenue-generating automotive business little attention, preferring to focus on robotaxis and other ventures.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Many investors frown on the routine use of one-off payments, preferring consistent long-term performance measures for setting compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Tim Garcia, who coached Raymond at Ventura High, said Raymond was never much of a talker on the field, preferring to lead by example, especially noting his strong intensity and commitment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

He possesses lightning pace, creativity and goals, but he is not a like-for-like replacement for Salah, preferring to operate on the left.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

She never wore a kerchief, instead preferring to style her graying hair in a braid around the crown of her head.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack