prefer
verb (used with object)
to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than.
prefers
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present tense formof prefer (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Conversely, Jackie Domanus, a 44-year-old mom of three in California, prefers spontaneous phone calls.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Within the U.S. junk-bond universe, he said he prefers higher-quality assets, while the selloff in safer Treasurys has him eyeing opportunities to extend duration into longer-term government debt.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
But man-marking is prevalent in Germany's top flight, while Klopp prefers his teams to close down the player in possession to create superior numbers around the ball.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
He’s not a baseball fan; he prefers beach volleyball and mixed martial arts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“She prefers it to chicken soup these days. Dad hasn’t figured that out yet, so I’m the supplier.”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
