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BNC: 1386 COCA: 1716

prefer
prefer /prɪˈfɚ/ verb
prefers; preferred; preferring
prefer
/prɪˈfɚ/
verb
prefers; preferred; preferring
Learner's definition of PREFER
[+ object]
1 
: to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else更喜爱（某人或某事物）
— often + to or over
— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
2 
law : to make (a charge) against someone in a court of law（对某人）提出（控告）
BNC: 1386 COCA: 1716

prefer

verb

pre·​fer pri-ˈfər How to pronounce prefer (audio)
preferred; preferring

transitive verb

1
: to promote or advance to a rank or position
2
: to like better or best
prefers sports to reading
prefers to watch TV
3
: to give (a creditor) priority
4
archaic : to put or set forward or before someone : recommend
5
: to bring or lay against someone
won't prefer charges
6
: to bring forward or lay before one for consideration
preferrer noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Some people like vanilla ice cream, but I prefer chocolate. She tends to prefer small college campuses. I prefer this dictionary because of its helpful examples. Which one is the preferred alternative? What is the preferred pronunciation of her name?
Recent Examples on the Web Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board's terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Republicans want to impose the presidential emergency board’s terms, while Democrats prefer to let negotiators for the railroads and the two big unions keep talking. David Koenig, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 While some of us prefer to swathe ourselves and (our home decor) in warm musks and fresh florals, others may claim rich woods and sensual spices as their own signature scents. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 On September 13, a Sussex spokesperson confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would prefer attention remain on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy—not on any potential interfamilial disputes. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022 During a business-school orientation, Epley paired off classmates to discuss three or four intimate questions, based on the evidence that people much prefer deep talk to small talk. Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 While some travelers may prefer port days, sea days are Kardos’ preference. Erica Lamberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Not knowing all of the grieving family members is not an uncommon situation, and Miss Manners is confident that those closest to the deceased would prefer an expression of sympathy from a stranger to seeing a turned back and wondering who that was. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English preferren, from Anglo-French preferrer, from Latin praeferre to put before, prefer, from prae- + ferre to carry — more at bear

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prefer was in the 14th century
BNC: 1386 COCA: 1716
prefer

verb

ADVERB | VERB + PREFER | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤greatly, much, overwhelmingly, strongly, vastly喜歡⋯得多；非常傾向於◇I greatly prefer this version.我更喜歡這一版本。◇I much prefer the orchestra's 1998 recording of the symphony.我更喜歡這支管弦樂隊 1998 年錄製的這部交響曲。➤just, simply只是比較喜歡◇You may simply prefer just to sit on the terrace with a cocktail.你也許只是想坐在陽台上喝一杯雞尾酒。➤really實際上更喜歡◇I would really prefer to teach girls.我實際上更喜歡教女孩子。➤rather, slightly有點兒更喜歡；稍稍傾向於▸➤certainly, definitely無疑比較喜歡◇Egg pasta is certainly preferred by many chefs.許多廚師無疑更喜歡雞蛋意大利麪。➤clearly, obviously顯然比較喜歡▸➤apparently似乎更喜歡◇Huge majorities apparently prefer reducing unemployment to fighting inflation.絕大多數人似乎希望降低失業率多於抑制通貨膨脹。➤generally, normally, typically, usually普遍較喜歡；通常更傾向於▸➤naturally自然比較喜歡◇Employers naturally prefer candidates with some previous experience of the job.雇主自然比較喜歡有相關工作經驗的求職者。➤personally個人更喜歡▸➤still仍然比較喜歡VERB + PREFER➤would更願意◇We can eat out if you like, but I would prefer to stay in.如果你喜歡，我們可以去外面吃飯，但是我更喜歡在家裏吃。➤tend to較傾向於◇Industries still tend to prefer virgin raw materials to recycled ones.工業界仍然傾向於使用天然原材料，而非再生材料。➤appear to, seem to似乎比較喜歡➤happen to碰巧喜歡◇I happen to prefer action movies myself.我自己碰巧喜歡動作片。PREPOSITION➤over喜歡⋯勝過⋯◇A son is usually preferred over a female heir.人們通常傾向於將兒子而非女兒選作繼承人。➤to喜歡⋯多於⋯◇I prefer his earlier paintings to his later ones.比起他晚年的畫作，我更喜歡他的早期作品。

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