What is another word for Prefer? – 121 Prefer Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

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Meaning of Prefer

According to Merriam-Webster, "prefer" means to like something more than another thing, or to choose something rather than another.

Definitions

The Cambridge Dictionary defines "prefer" as to like something better than something else, or to choose to do one thing rather than another.
The Oxford Dictionary states that "prefer" means to have a liking or taste for something, or to choose one thing rather than another.

Example Uses

I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
She prefers to work independently rather than in a team.
He prefers to spend his free time reading books rather than watching TV.
They prefer to travel by train rather than by plane.
The company prefers to hire candidates with prior experience.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dislike hate despise loathe abhor detest disdain scorn reject refuse decline spurn dismiss disdain disfavor dislike disapprove oppose object dissent disagree differ