for preference

fɔː ˈprɛfərəns

Definition

Definition of for preference - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

preferred choice

Dated

showing what someone would rather choose or have

Dated

I would, for preference, take tea over coffee.
For preference, I’d sit by the window.
He chose the blue shirt for preference.

ideally

preferably

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with preference

give preference to

choose one thing or person over another

We give preference to local candidates.

show preference for

make it clear that one thing is liked more than others

She always shows preference for chocolate ice cream.

by preference

adv.

in a way that shows what someone likes more

By preference, she drinks tea instead of coffee.

in preference to

adv.

choosing one thing instead of another

She chose tea in preference to coffee.

matter of preference

decision influenced by individual likes or dislikes

The type of music played at the party was a matter of preference.

sexual preference

pattern of romantic attraction to others

Her sexual preference is towards women.

Terms with for preference included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

do not want

preference

express lack of desire or preference for something

how about you

exp.

opinion

asking for someone's opinion or preference

instead of

prep.

choice

to indicate preference for one thing over another

taste

preferences

preference or liking for something

how 'bout you?

exp.

opinion

asking for someone's opinion or preference

would rather

aux.v.

preference

express preference for one option over another

taste in music

music

personal preference for particular styles singers or kinds of music

anyone will do

exp.

indifference

no preference for a specific individual

View all translations of for preference

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:de préférence, ...
German:am liebsten, ...
Italian:per scelta, ...
Spanish:preferentemente, ...
Portuguese:de preferência, ...
Chinese:更愿意, ...
Japanese:できれば, ...
Arabic:عَلى سَبيلِ التَّفْضيل, ...
Hebrew:מַעֲדִיף, ...
Russian:по предпочтению, ...
Ukrainian:якщо можна обирати, ...
Hindi:पसंद से, ...
Bengali:পছন্দস্বরূপ, ...
Catalan:preferiblement, ...
Czech:raději, ...
Danish:helst, ...
Dutch:bij voorkeur, ...
Greek:κατά προτίμηση, ...
Hungarian:lehetőleg, ...
Khmer:តាមចំណូលចិត្ត, ...
Korean:더 선호하여, ...
Persian:ترجیحاً, ...
Polish:najchętniej, ...
Portuguese (BR):de preferência, ...
Romanian:de preferință, ...
Swedish:helst, ...
Thai:โดยเลือก, ...
Turkish:tercihen, ...
Vietnamese:nếu được chọn, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:

for posterity

for practical purposes

for private circulation

for professional use

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of for preference - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

Expressions with preference

Terms related to for preference

Terms with for preference included in their meaning

View all translations of for preference

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery