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Prefer

prɪˈfəː

Prefer definitions

verb

Inflections:

prefers preferring preferred prefer

like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose

"I prefer Venice to Rome"

Synonyms:
like better would rather (have) would sooner (have) favour be more partial to lean/incline towards think preferable
submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration

"the police will prefer charges"

Synonyms:
bring press file lodge tender present place lay submit put forward proffer offer propose
promote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position

"he was eventually preferred to the bishopric of Durham"

Synonyms:
promote upgrade advance raise move up elevate aggrandize