prefer

Meaning

to like better; to choose as more desirable

to like one thing better than another

Example Sentences

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Example Expressions

prefer not to say

Synonyms

choose, favor, select, opt, like, favor over

Entry 1

choose, favor, select, opt

Entry 2

choose, favor, like, favor over

Antonyms

reject, dislike, avoid, refuse

Entry 1

reject, dislike, avoid, refuse

Entry 2

dislike, reject, avoid

Collocations

prefer over, strongly prefer, clearly prefer, much prefer, prefer to, prefer doing

Entry 1

prefer over, strongly prefer, clearly prefer, much prefer

Entry 2

prefer to, prefer over, prefer doing