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preferring

The correct spelling is preferring.

How to pronounce preferring

verb

Say it like: Pre-fer-rin-g

The correct spelling is preferring. To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. For example: "I prefer tea to coffee."

Usage Examples

I prefer tea to coffee.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
  2. 2.To advance, promote (someone or something).
  3. 3.To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").
  4. 4.To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).

noun

  1. 1.A preference; the choice of something preferred.

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