​to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better. prefer something 'Coffee or tea ...

1 (not used in the progressive tenses) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it ...

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb prefer, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

a greater interest in or desire for someone or something than someone or something else. It's a matter of personal preference.

6 дней назад · to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another: Do you prefer hot or cold weather? I prefer red wine to white.

more attractive or more suitable; to be preferred to something; preferable (to something) Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.

We use prefer to say we like one thing or activity more than another. We can use a prepositional phrase with to when we compare two things or actions.

​more attractive or more suitable; to be preferred to something. preferable (to something) Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word preferred, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

[uncountable, singular] a greater interest in or desire for somebody/something than somebody/something else. It's a matter of personal preference.