preferred Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb like better; value more highly
    prefer.
    • Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels
    • We prefer sleeping outside
  2. verb select as an alternative over another
    opt; prefer; choose.
    • I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
    • She opted for the job on the East coast
  3. verb promote over another
    favor; prefer; favour.
    • he favors his second daughter
  4. verb give preference to one creditor over another
    prefer.
  5. adjective satellite more desirable than another
    preferable.
    • coffee is preferable to tea
    • Danny's preferred name is `Dan'
  6. adjective satellite preferred above all others and treated with partiality
    preferent; favored; pet; favorite; favourite; best-loved.
    • the favored child

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