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preferment

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10 lettersPronunciation /pɹɪˈfəːmənt/Part of speech nounSorted eeefmnprrtStarts with PEnds with T0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of preferring

Word origin

From Middle English preferment, preferrement, prefferment; equivalent to prefer + -ment.

Used in a sentence

  • But consider—you need not be afraid of delegating power to me. I am no young lady on her preferment. Married women, you know, may be safely authorised.
  • A mind warranted from prejudice, hath a marvellous preferment [translating avancement] to tranquility.

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