prefer
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prefer/prɪˈfɜː(r)/
▶verb (prefers, preferring, preferred)
- 1 like (someone or something) better than another or others; tend to choose.
- 2 formal submit (a charge or information) for consideration.
- 3 archaic promote to a prestigious position.
– origin ME: from OFr. preferer, from L. praeferre, from prae ‘before’ + ferre ‘to bear, carry’.
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