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Meaning of the word preferred in English

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preferred

US /prɪˈfɝːd/
UK /prɪˈfɝːd/

Verb

1.

like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.

Example:
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I prefer Venice to Rome
Synonym:
favorchooseselectpickgo forplump forelectwishdesirewantfancy
2.

submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration.

Example:
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the police will prefer charges
Synonym:
bringpressfilelodgetenderpresentplacelaysubmitput forwardprofferofferpropose
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