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prefers

/prɪˈfɜrz/ /priˈfɜrz/

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 mind character

Related Words

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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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candidates noun

/ˈkændɪdeɪts/ /ˈkændɪdɪts/

A person who is running in an election.

"Simple Sentence: "The students listened carefully to the speeches given by the school president candidates." "

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introduce verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/

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

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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recommend verb

/ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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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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positions noun

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

A place or location.

"The teacher assigned students to different positions in the classroom. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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district noun

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/

An administrative division of an area.

"the Soho district of London"

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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attorney noun

/əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/

A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.

"My neighbor hired an attorney to help with her divorce case. "

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internal adjective

/ɪnˈtɝnəl/

Inside of something

"We saw the internal compartments."

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choosing verb

/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

"I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."