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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“We were surprised to find ourselves preferring Helga Monson. Remember her name. It will soon be a famous one,” Vérots wrote in French.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

It is not uncommon to see higher defensive lines and man-to-man pressure, with teams preferring not to give high-level opposition the majority of the ball close to their goal for 90 minutes.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

He hasn’t given a press conference since the Knicks hired him in 2020, preferring to let his work speak for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“Warsh has made clear he does not believe in detailed forward guidance, preferring a more data-driven approach decided meeting by meeting,” said Juan Xavier Sanchez, head of wealth strategy at Activest Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He moved to Europe not long after high school, preferring the more casual lifestyle he found there.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom