prefer
verb
[ prɪˈfəː ]
• like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
• "I prefer Venice to Rome"
Similar:
like better,
would rather (have),
would sooner (have),
favour,
be more partial to,
lean/incline towards,
think preferable,
choose,
select,
pick,
opt for,
go for,
vote for,
plump for,
single out,
elect,
wish,
desire,
want,
fancy,
• submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration.
• "the police will prefer charges"
Similar:
bring,
press,
file,
lodge,
tender,
present,
place,
lay,
submit,
put forward,
proffer,
offer,
propose,
• promote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position.
• "he was eventually preferred to the bishopric of Durham"
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French preferer, from Latin praeferre, from prae ‘before’ + ferre ‘to bear, carry’.
