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PREFERRED

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Preferred.

How to pronounce preferred:

US

Preferred - as an adjective satellite

More desirable than another

Example: "Coffee is preferable to tea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preferable17

Preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Example: "The favored child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
best-lovedfavored14favorite14favourite15pet5preferent

Preferred - as a verb

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

Example: "I prefer tea to coffee."

To advance, promote (someone or something).

To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").

To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).

Preferred - as a noun

Preferred stock.

Preferred - as an adjective

Favoured

Example Sentences

"He gave his preferred candidate a glowing endorsement."
"The preferred method for payment is by credit card."
"I chose the preferred option on the menu."
"Her preferred genre of music is classical."
"The company's preferred supplier offers the best prices."
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Word Game Points

Is PREFERRED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preferred is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREFERRED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PREFERRED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preferred is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREFERRED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PREFERRED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preferred is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREFERRED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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