preferred (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈfɜːrd/

Definition

Liked or wanted more than another person or thing.

Examples

• He has a preferred method for solving this problem.

• The hotel offers a preferred rate for guests staying more than one night.

• Would you like the window seat or the aisle seat? I have a preferred aisle.

How to Use preferred

prefer X to Y (prepositional phrase)

To like one thing or person better than another. — "She prefers classical music to pop."

prefer to V (prepositional phrase)

To choose to do something. — "He prefers to walk rather than take the bus."

prefer V-ing (prepositional phrase)

To like doing something more than doing something else. — "I prefer reading books to watching movies."

Synonyms of preferred

Words with a similar meaning to preferred:

• like
• favor
• fancy
• cherish

Antonyms of preferred

Words with the opposite meaning to preferred:

• disliked
• rejected

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