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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The Chinese government prefers what analysts call a “slow bull” market.

From The Wall Street Journal

By the mid-’90s, however, SUVs took off with Americans who preferred the higher ride height and roomy cargo space.

From The Wall Street Journal

He prefers giving flowers, describing the idea of gifting money as "materialistic".

From BBC

What Compass is running is a private presale for preferred clients before opening the doors to the general public.

From The Wall Street Journal

While plenty of investors love income, many CEOs prefer buybacks, which tend to be more tax-efficient.

From Barron's