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Meaning of prefer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prefer

Pronunciation:/pɹɪˈfɜː//pɹɪˈfɝ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

    Example: I prefer tea to coffee.

  2. To advance, promote (someone or something).

  3. To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").

  4. To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).