prefer Synonyms

prefer Meaning

Wordnet

prefer (v)

like better; value more highly

select as an alternative over another

promote over another

give preference to one creditor over another

prefer Sentence Examples

  1. I prefer tea over coffee in the mornings.
  2. She prefers to read books rather than watch movies.
  3. The company prefers candidates with experience in management.
  4. I would prefer not to discuss this matter at the moment.
  5. He prefers to spend his free time outdoors than indoors.
  6. The veterinarian prefers to use non-invasive treatments whenever possible.
  7. The teacher prefers students to submit their assignments on time.
  8. I prefer to dress casually rather than formally.
  9. The traveler prefers to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations.
  10. I prefer to listen to instrumental music over vocal music.

FAQs About the word prefer

like better; value more highly, select as an alternative over another, promote over another, give preference to one creditor over another

like, enjoy, choose, want, favor, care (for),pick, covet, dig, crave

abhor, detest,dislike, refuse, dislike, loathe, hate, hate, refuse, detest

I prefer tea over coffee in the mornings.

She prefers to read books rather than watch movies.

The company prefers candidates with experience in management.

I would prefer not to discuss this matter at the moment.