Main entry: choose, prefer, opt
Definition: select as an alternative over another
Usage: I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant; She opted for the job on the East coast
Main entry: prefer
Definition: like better; value more highly
Usage: Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels; We prefer sleeping outside
Main entry: prefer, favor, favour
Definition: promote over another
Usage: he favors his second daughter
Main entry: prefer
Definition: give preference to one creditor over another