prefer
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /prɪˈfɜː(r)/US /prɪˈfɜːr/
Meaning
verb
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
“prefer something, ‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks.’”
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