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PREFERS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Prefers.

Prefers - as a verb

Like better; value more highly

Example: "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"

Select as an alternative over another

Example: "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choose11opt5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Promote over another

Example: "He favors his second daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11favour12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13elevate10kick upstairspromote11raise5upgrade11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give preference to one creditor over another

Example Sentences

"She prefers tea over coffee."
"He prefers reading books rather than watching movies."
"Our cat prefers to sleep in the sun."
"Susan prefers to work alone."
"The child prefers vanilla ice cream."
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Word Game Points

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

PREFERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PREFERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prefers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREFERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PREFERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prefers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREFERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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