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Word: Prefer
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Old French preferer, from Latin praeferre, from prae ‘before’ + ferre ‘to bear, carry’
prɪˈfəː
like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose
Short Definition:like one thing or person better than another or others
Examples:- I prefer Venice to Rome
- I would prefer to discuss the matter in private
- Val would presumably prefer that you didn't get arrested
submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration
Short Definition:submit charge or piece of information for consideration
Examples:- the police will prefer charges
promote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position
Short Definition:promote or advance someone to prestigious position
Examples:- he was eventually preferred to the bishopric of Durham
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