What is another word for prefer?

Common synonyms for prefer include choose, opt.

What is the past tense of prefer?

The past tense of prefer is preferred.

Words that rhyme with prefer include were, her, per, sir, transfer, occur.

verb, as in select as an alternative over another

verb, as in promote over another

also used for prefer

fain, forechoose, elevate, raise, uplift, advance, aggrandize, dignify, ennoble, exalt, honor

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verb

1

select as an alternative over another“I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant”

2

promote over another“he favors his second daughter”

3

like better; value more highly“Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels”

4

give preference to one creditor over another

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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I prefer to look for a solution to problems, not only to report them.Zifre
Which one do you prefer, this one or that one?sysko
Which kind of watch do you prefer, digital or analog?darinmex
Which color do you prefer, blue or green?Source_VOA
I prefer to go by subway, rather than by train.CM
Which do you prefer, white wine or red wine?CK
What kind of deodorant do you prefer, spray or roll-on?darinmex
If you had to choose between piano and violin, which would you prefer?Djef_Messaoudi

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