prefer meaning and definition

PREFER verb

Definition of prefer (verb)

1. like better; value more highly
   • "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"
2. select as an alternative over another
   • "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"
   • synonyms: choose, opt
3. promote over another
   • "he favors his second daughter"
   • synonyms: favor, favour
4. give preference to one creditor over another