Definition
Definition of preferring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
habitual choiceRare having a tendency to choose one thing over anotherRare
- She is preferring tea over coffee these days.
- He is preferring quiet evenings at home lately.
- The cat is preferring the new brand of food.
Origin of preferring
Latin, prae (before) + ferre (to carry)
Terms with preferring included in their meaning
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person
preferring the customs of earlier times
extroverted
preferring to be with others
urban life
male living in or preferring urban areas
activities
preferring home activities over going out
preference
preferring one thing over another
harmony
preferring harmony and avoiding conflict
urban lifestyle
female living in a city or preferring city life
mainstream
someone preferring mainstream or conventional choices
nature lover
individual preferring nature over urban settings
shy personality
introverted and preferring privacy
conservative
preferring safety over potential gain
childbirth
preferring Caesarean over natural childbirth for convenience
finance
investors preferring low risk and those taking high risks
peace-loving
preferring peace and avoiding conflict
environment preference
preferring acidic conditions
tradition
quality of preferring traditional values and cautiousness
preference
preferring to stay inside
solitary living
not living or preferring to live in groups or colonies
behavior
preferring to be alone or isolated
handedness
left-handed or preferring the left hand
prefers sun
preferring or thriving in sunny conditions
emotion or preference
start liking or preferring someone or something
preferences
preferring activities and clothes for boys
psychology
disposition of preferring solitude over companionship
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- French:préférant, ...
- German:bevorzugt, ...
- Italian:incline a preferire, ...
- Spanish:preferente, ...
- Portuguese:inclinado, ...
- Chinese:偏好, ...
- Japanese:好む, ...
- Arabic:مُفَضِّل, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲדִיף, ...
- Russian:предпочитающий, ...
- Ukrainian:надає перевагу, ...
- Hindi:प्राथमिकता देने वाला, ...
Definition of prefer - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
decision makinglike one option more, giving it higher priority
- I prefer tea, so I chose it over coffee.
- Most voters prefer candidates who support strong environmental policies.
- I prefer working early mornings rather than staying late at the office.
Origin of prefer
Latin, praeferre (to carry before)
View all translations of prefer
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- French:préférer, ...
- German:vorziehen, ...
- Italian:preferire, ...
- Spanish:preferir, ...
- Portuguese:preferir, ...
- Chinese:更喜欢, ...
- Japanese:より好む, ...
- Arabic:فَضَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲדִיף, ...
- Russian:предпочитать, ...
- Ukrainian:віддавати перевагу, ...
- Hindi:ज़्यादा पसंद करना, ...
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