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Dictionary definition for: Prefer

1. (v) like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels" "We prefer sleeping outside"

2. (v) select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant" "She opted for the job on the East coast"

3. (v) promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"

4. (v) give preference to one creditor over another

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