preferred Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb like better; value more highly
prefer.
- Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels
- We prefer sleeping outside
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verb select as an alternative over another
opt; prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
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verb promote over another
favor; prefer; favour.
- he favors his second daughter
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verb give preference to one creditor over another
prefer.
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adjective satellite more desirable than another
preferable.
- coffee is preferable to tea
- Danny's preferred name is `Dan'
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adjective satellite preferred above all others and treated with partiality
preferent; favored; pet; favorite; favourite; best-loved.
- the favored child