English dictionary

prefer

/pr/I/'f/[@]/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

like better; value more highly

verb.emotion

Examples
Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels.

We prefer sleeping outside.

Source: WordNet 3.0
select as an alternative over another

verb.cognition

Synonyms choose opt

Source: WordNet 3.0
promote over another

verb.social

Synonyms favor favour

Source: WordNet 3.0
give preference to one creditor over another

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; -- said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.

verb

Source: webster1913