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👍prefer

verb
/prɪˈfɜːr/
prefatory preferable
prefer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning prefer synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison prefer collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to like one thing better than another
to like better; to choose as more desirable

Example Sentences

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Example Expressions

prefer not to say

Synonyms

choose, favor, like, favor over, select, opt
Entry 1
choose, favor, like, favor over
Entry 2
choose, favor, select, opt

Antonyms

dislike, reject, avoid, refuse
Entry 1
dislike, reject, avoid
Entry 2
reject, dislike, avoid, refuse

Collocations

prefer to, prefer over, prefer doing, strongly prefer, clearly prefer, much prefer
Entry 1
prefer to, prefer over, prefer doing
Entry 2
prefer over, strongly prefer, clearly prefer, much prefer

More Example Sentences

I prefer to listen before I speak.

She prefers to study in the morning.

Which one do you prefer, tea or coffee?

She prefers to work remotely on Fridays.

I prefer to walk when the weather is nice.

He prefers to order tea instead of coffee.

They prefer to stay quiet during the movie.

Which one do you prefer, New York or Los Angeles?

I prefer to take notes rather than rely on memory.

She prefers to ask questions rather than stay confused.

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