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Meaning of preferring
The primary meaning of "preferring" is to like or enjoy something more than another thing.
Etymology of preferring
The word "preferring" comes from the Old French word "preferer", which is derived from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "ferre" meaning "to bear" or "to carry"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of choosing or selecting something as the best or most desirable option
Synonyms
liking
favoring
preferring
selecting
choosing
picking
opting
inclining
leaning
tending
disposition
propensity
proclivity
penchant
affinity
fondness
taste
leaning
bent
disposition
predilection
partiality
bias
inclination
tendency
disposition
preference
option
choice
selection
pick
favorite
liking
fondness
weakness
Definitions
- To like or enjoy something more than another thing
- * To choose or select something as the best or most desirable option
- * To have a strong inclination or disposition towards something
Usage Examples
- She is preferring to stay at home tonight instead of going out with friends
- * He is preferring to work independently rather than as part of a team
- * They are preferring to take the scenic route instead of the highway
Antonyms
disliking
rejecting
refusing
declining
dismissing
spurning
despising
abhorring
loathing
detesting
hating
disfavoring
opposing
resisting
objecting
protesting
disagreeing
disapproving
dissenting
repudiating
renouncing