verb
- to like or want one thing more than another; to choose as more desirable
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘prefer’
Examples
- She prefers tea to coffee in the morning.
- He prefers reading books over watching television.
- The teacher prefers students to raise their hands before speaking.
- My sister prefers warm weather to cold weather.
- The company prefers candidates with experience.
- She prefers to walk rather than drive short distances.