Meaning of prefer

Definition of prefer

(verb) like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"
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"
promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"
give preference to one creditor over another

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