Prefer synonyms and antonyms

prĭ-fûr'

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like better
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favor (related)
To resemble another in appearance:
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like
(Scots) To be pleased.
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choose
To prefer above others:
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dislike (antonym)
To have a feeling of not liking; feel aversion to; have objections to
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lean toward
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select
To make a selection; choose
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opt (for) (related)
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go for (related)
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fancy
(UK) would like
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want (related)
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associate with (related)
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prefer-to (related)
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insist on (related)
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fair (related)
Directly; straight:
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desire
To wish or long for; want:
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elect
To select for some office by voting
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opt
To make a choice
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pick
To do anything nicely or carefully, or by attending to small things; to select something with care.
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rather
On the contrary:
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advance
To put forward; propose or suggest:
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hate (antonym)
To feel dislike or distaste for:
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reject (antonym)
To turn down (an applicant, as for a job); refuse to accept.
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play favorites
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favour
UK, Australia, and Canada spelling of favor.
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do like (related)
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promote
To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.
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raise
To bring about; provoke:
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spurn (antonym)
To reject something contemptuously.
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  • I prefer to work on my terms.

  • Of course, but most people prefer the carpet.

  • I prefer to keep under the radar.

  • A large section of her members, accordingly, laying stress on this side of her tradition, prefer to call themselves " Catholics."

  • I think he'd prefer that to you hanging up on him.

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