give precedence

VERB

rank

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establish estimate include list put rate regard

STRONG

align arrange array assign assort class dispose evaluate fix grade judge locate marshal order peg pigeonhole place position range settle sort tab typecast valuate value

WEAK

button down place in formation put away put down as put down for put in line size up

Antonyms

STRONG

confuse disarrange disorder disorganize displace disturb mess up mix up move

WEAK

scatter

Example Sentences

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Why give precedence to an explanation because it upholds our beliefs?

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Generally, states give precedence to older, pregnant or immunocompromised patients who are most likely to suffer severe disease and potentially die from infections, but these policies vary.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2022

"Saurabh Kirpal's personal choice of sexual partner should have no role in his recommendation for being a judge in the Delhi High Court. We have to give precedence to merit and calibre," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2021

An administration official yesterday said the Treasury will give precedence to making interest payments on government bonds.

From BusinessWeek • Jul. 29, 2011

Another source of trouble arose from the fact that several members of the royal family thought it an indignity that they should give precedence to a German prince.

From Queen Victoria Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901 by Anonymous

give precedence

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