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preferring

/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /priˈfɜːrɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

Examples :

"I prefer tea to coffee."
attitude tendency action character value

Related Words

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internship noun

/ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/

A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

"My younger sister is doing an internship at a local bakery to learn about the pastry business. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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qualifications noun

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.

"Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult."

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

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leadership noun

/ˈliːdəʃɪp/ /ˈlidɚʃɪp/

The capacity of someone to lead others.

"The student's leadership in the class project helped the team succeed. "

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frustrated verb

/fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪt.ɪd/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

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consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

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embezzlement noun

/ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/

The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

"The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"