Words Like PREFER

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PREFER.

19 Alternative Words Similar to prefer

1 Choose Verb      Synonym Words Like Choose
2 Opt Verb      Synonym Words Like Opt
3 Favor Verb      Synonym Words Like Favor
4 Favour Verb      Synonym Words Like Favour
5 Advance Verb      Synonym Words Like Advance
6 Elevate Verb      Synonym Words Like Elevate
7 Like Verb      Synonym Words Like Like
8 Pay Verb      Synonym Words Like Pay
9 Promote Verb      Synonym Words Like Promote
10 Raise Verb      Synonym Words Like Raise
11 Upgrade Verb      Synonym Words Like Upgrade
12 Preferred Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Preferred
13 Offer Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Offer
14 Present Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Present
15 Proffer Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Proffer
16 Address Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Address
17 Outrank Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Outrank
18 Surpass Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Surpass
19 Advantage Verb      Hyponym Words Like Advantage

3 examples of prefer

1 to prefer an officer to the rank of general
2 She opted for the job on the East coast
3 We prefer sleeping outside

10 definitions of prefer

1 To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; -- said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.
2 To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass.
3 To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote.
4 To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; -- often followed by to, before, or above.
5 select as an alternative over another
6 give preference to one creditor over another
7 promote over another
8 like better; value more highly
9 To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value: prefers coffee to tea.
10 Law To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).
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