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prefer

[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /
VERB
favor; single out
Synonyms
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adopt choose go for pick promote put select suggest wish
STRONG
advance aggrandize cull desire elect elevate fancy finger incline mark place pose present proposition propound raise tag take tap upgrade
WEAK
be partial to be turned on to fix upon like better opt for optate propone put forward would rather would sooner
Antonyms
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dislike hate refuse reject
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decrease depress disgrace drop ignore lessen lose lower stop withhold
WEAK
spurn

Example Sentences

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Cassidy said he would prefer a “more direct” approach of simply giving factory-built projects more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The roster of shows where Silicon Valley's elite now prefer to make news constitutes a parallel media ecosystem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Using a tax-advantaged 529 college savings account would maximize growth, although some families prefer the flexibility of a taxable brokerage account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

You can also use ground chia seeds if you prefer your crusty layer to have a less coarse texture.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“We prefer a more private existence than you do, Faucet,” Pater Lumley answered.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood