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Synonyms of prefer

14 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for prefer is favor. Other synonyms of prefer are forechoose. The opposite of prefer is disprefer.

Synonyms and similar words for prefer

verbTo be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

  • fainTo be delighted or glad about (someone or something); to rejoice in; also, to favour or prefer (someone or something).
  • favorTo look upon fondly; to prefer.
  • forechooseTo prefer; choose in preference.

verbTo advance, promote (someone or something).

  • elevateTo promote (someone) to a higher rank.
  • raiseTo promote.
  • upliftTo raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual, or emotional level.
  • advanceTo raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
  • aggrandize
  • dignifyTo exalt in rank.
  • ennobleTo bestow with nobility, honour or grace.
  • exaltTo raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
  • honorTo confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).
  • nobilitateTo make noble; to ennoble; to exalt.
  • promoteTo raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

Opposite of prefer

verbTo be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

  • dispreferTo favor or prefer (something) less than the alternatives.

Meaning of prefer

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

Full definition of prefer

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Questions about synonyms of prefer

What is another word for prefer?
Prefer has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as favor and forechoose.
What is the opposite of prefer?
The opposite of prefer is disprefer.
What does prefer mean?
Prefer means to be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

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