Synonym: choose, desire, fancy, favor, pick, rather, select. Similar words: preference, preferable, refer, refer to, reference, defend, reform, care for. Meaning: [prɪ'fɜr /-'fɜː] 
v. 1. like better; value more highly 2. select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative 3. promote over another 4. give preference to one creditor over another.
v. 1. like better; value more highly 2. select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative 3. promote over another 4. give preference to one creditor over another. 91 I'd prefer to travel by air.
92 Would you prefer an espresso or a cappuccino?
93 I prefer to cook with gas.
94 I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone.
95 I prefer to sing with an accompaniment.
96 I prefer to spend Easter at home.
97 Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?
98 He would prefer not to risk another embarrassing defeat.
99 Generally(sentencedict.com/prefer.html), I prefer oils to watercolours.
100 We'll go to the Great Wall, if you prefer.
101 Do you prefer brown rice or white rice?
102 I prefer to be called by my middle name.
103 Most hostel tenants would prefer single to shared rooms.
104 I'd prefer to read it in the original.
105 I prefer something with a bit more poke.
106 'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.'
107 Do you prefer sweet or savory food?
108 Do you prefer radio or television?
109 I'd prefer a restaurant where they take plastic.
110 I prefer his compositions for the strings.
111 I prefer his earlier paintings to his later ones.
112 Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
113 Do you prefer these designs or those?
114 I prefer this colour, for what it's worth.
115 I prefer to work to a deadline .
116 Nowadays most kids prefer watching TV to reading.
117 I prefer simple lines in skirts and trousers.
118 I prefer working out of doors.
119 Many mothers prefer flexible working hours .
120 unless you'd prefer a cold drink.
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