Definitions
select as an alternative over another
Word origin
From Middle English preferren, from Anglo-Norman preferer, from Latin praeferō. Displaced native Old English foresettan and foreberan. Doublet of prelate. See also infer, relate and refer, delate and defer, as well as collate and confer among others.
Used in a sentence
“I prefer tea to coffee.”
“I'd prefer it if you didn't do it.”
“I'd prefer to stay home rather than drive/driving in the blizzard.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Like better”6 letters
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