Synonyms for
Preferred
Definition
liked or wanted more than other options
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- preferred choice
- preferred option
- preferred method
- preferred outcome
- preferred stock
- preferred customer
- preferred by many
- preferred over
Word family
Usage note
Often used to indicate a choice or liking over others. Can be used transitively (e.g., 'I prefer tea') or intransitively with 'to' (e.g., 'I prefer tea to coffee').
Example sentences
- She preferred the blue dress over the red one.
- He preferred to stay home and watch a movie instead of going out with his friends.
- She preferred to eat pizza for dinner instead of pasta.
- John preferred to do his homework in the morning instead of at night.
- Sarah preferred to read books rather than watch TV.
Quotes
I have always preferred the reflection of the life to life itself. - Francois Truffaut
I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. - Francois Truffaut
I have always preferred the company of children to adults. - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis