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. 
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181 I prefer to write my work down in longhand first.
182 I suppose wine has its points, but I prefer beer.
183 Would you prefer to live in the country instead of a town?
184 Jazz just isn't my cup of tea - I prefer classical music.
185 I would prefer not to pass comment before I have more information on the case.
186 I would prefer him to be with us next season.
187 He would prefer to meet me downstairs rather than upstairs.
188 We have discussed privatization(sentence dictionary), but we would prefer not to go down that road.
189 I'd prefer an old place with a bit of character.
190 Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?
191 Some prefer tax cuts to greater state spending on health and social services.
192 American consumers prefer white eggs; conversely, British buyers like brown eggs.
193 I prefer travelling independently to going on a package holiday.
194 Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste.
195 We can eat out if you like, but I would prefer to stay in.
196 Have a cup of tea-unless you'd prefer a cold drink?
197 I prefer to snack when I'm travelling rather than have a full meal.
198 If you prefer mild flavours reduce or leave out the chilli.
199 The receivers will always prefer to sell a business as a going concern.
200 'Sit down.'--'I prefer standing for a while, if you don't mind.'.
201 I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country.
202 I much prefer this job to my last one/the last one I had.
203 Some people prefer the anonymity of life in a big city.
204 I prefer to iron my shirts while they are still damp.
205 Since they are so young, the police have decided not to prefer charges.
206 All this gracious living isn't for me; I prefer the simple life.
207 I prefer to work rather than go to holiday to the seaside.
208 I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in front of the children.
209 We prefer that our teachers have a degree in early childhood education.
210 Would you prefer to pay with/by cash, cheque or credit card?
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