prefer

[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /

VERB

favor; single out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

dislike hate refuse reject

STRONG

decrease depress disgrace drop ignore lessen lose lower stop withhold

WEAK

spurn

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Low-cost index funds offer a simple option for those who prefer not to pick individual securities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“I prefer the term ‘meteorology enthusiasts,’” said Mother.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti