prefer

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French préférer, from Latin praeferre.

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• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)

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to prefer (third-person singular simple present prefers, present participle preferring, simple past and past participle preferred)

1. (transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to select

   I prefer a cup of tea first thing in the morning.

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• preference
• preferential