prefer — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

prefer (/prɪˈfɜː/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /prɪˈfɜː/

Meaning

Meaning: like better

To like one thing or person more than another.

Examples

🗣 I usually prefer tea to coffee, especially on a cold and rainy winter morning.

Etymology

From Latin ‘praeferre’ (to carry before), from ‘prae-‘ and ‘ferre’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to express likes and choices, often followed by ‘to’.

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Tags: choice, emotion

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