prefer prefer

verb

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

() select as an alternative over another  ( opt, prefer, choose )
select as an alternative over another
 I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
 She opted for the job on the East coast
She opted for the job on the East coast

() promote over another  ( favour, prefer, favor )
promote over another
 he favors his second daughter
he favors his second daughter

give preference to one creditor over another  ( prefer )
give preference to one creditor over another