Synonyms for

Preferring

Verb / prɪˈfɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for preferring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to like or want one thing more than another

Synonyms & similar words

choose favor prefer favour opt favor choose pick elect fancy desire select want crave favoritism partiality predilection liking taste

Synonyms by register

Formal

favoring inclining towards holding dear cherishing

Informal

liking better going for digging fancying

Literary

holding in esteem regarding with favor coveting

Antonyms

disliking rejecting shunning avoiding spurning eschewing renouncing

Common collocations

  • preferring one over the other
  • preferring to stay
  • preferring to do
  • preferring quality over quantity
  • preferring simplicity
  • preferring the company of
  • preferring to remain silent

Word family

noun preference
verb prefer
adjective preferential

Usage note

The word 'preferring' implies a choice based on liking something more than another. It is often followed by 'to' when comparing two options, e.g., 'preferring tea to coffee'.

Example sentences

  1. I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
  2. She prefers to wear dresses instead of pants.
  3. He prefers to watch comedies instead of dramas.
  4. We prefer to eat pizza for dinner.
  5. They prefer to take the train instead of driving.

Quotes

  • I have no preference in politics, I have no party affiliations. - Richard M. Nixon
  • The fact that a man is a newspaper reporter is evidence of some flaw of character. - Lyndon B. Johnson
  • I'm not sure if I have a preference for acting or directing. I think it changes with the project. - Olivia Wilde

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