verb🔗ShareTo be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better."I prefer tea to coffee."attitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo advance, promote (someone or something)."The company preferred her for the manager position due to her experience and leadership skills. "businessjoborganizationeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges")."The police detective preferred charges of theft against the suspect after reviewing the evidence. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to)."The manager preferred Sarah for the new project team, recommending her strong organizational skills to the rest of the staff. "businessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePreferred stock."As an investor seeking stable income, she bought preferred instead of common stock in the company. "businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFavoured"My preferred color for the new bedroom is blue. "attitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading