Synonyms for prefer

Synonyms for (verb) prefer

Synonyms: prefer

Definition: like better; value more highly

Usage: Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels; We prefer sleeping outside

Similar words: like

Definition: find enjoyable or agreeable

Usage: I like jogging; She likes to read Russian novels


Synonyms: prefer, favor, favour

Definition: promote over another

Usage: he favors his second daughter

Similar words: upgrade, raise, promote, elevate, kick upstairs, advance

Definition: give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Usage: John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired; Women tend not to advance in the major law firms; I got promoted after many years of hard work


Synonyms: prefer

Definition: give preference to one creditor over another

Similar words: pay

Definition: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

Usage: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please


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