prefer (v.)

  1. like better; value more highly; Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels; We prefer sleeping outside'

  2. select as an alternative over another; I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant; She opted for the job on the East coast

    [ Syn: choose , opt ]

  3. promote over another; he favors his second daughter

    [ Syn: favor , favour ]

  4. give preference to one creditor over another

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