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Meaning & Definition of Prefer in English

English

Prefer

/prəfər/

verb

1. Like better

  • Value more highly
  • "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"
  • "We prefer sleeping outside"
synonym:
  • prefer

2. Select as an alternative over another

  • "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"
  • "She opted for the job on the east coast"
synonym:
  • choose,
  • prefer,
  • opt

3. Promote over another

  • "He favors his second daughter"
synonym:
  • prefer,
  • favor,
  • favour

4. Give preference to one creditor over another

synonym:
  • prefer

Examples of using

I prefer to not talk about it.
I prefer to refrain from discussing religion.
"Do you prefer tea or coffee?" "Neither. I prefer milk".