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prefer

Main Entry:: pre·fer
Pronunciation:: \pri-ˈfər\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: pre·ferred; pre·fer·ring
Etymology:: Middle English preferren, from Anglo-French preferrer, from Latin praeferre to put before, prefer, from prae- + ferre to carry — more at bear
Date:: 14th century

1: to promote or advance to a rank or position2: to like better or best <prefers sports to reading> <prefers to watch TV>3: to give (a creditor) priority4archaic : to put or set forward or before someone : recommend5: to bring or lay against someone <won't prefer charges>6: to bring forward or lay before one for consideration

— pre·fer·rer noun

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