prefer
21prefer — preferredly /pri ferr id lee, ferrd lee/, adv. preferredness, n. preferrer, n. /pri ferr /, v.t., preferred, preferring. 1. to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to… …
22prefer — verb 1) I prefer white wine to red Syn: like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have), favor, be more partial to; choose, select, pick, opt for, go for 2) formal do you want to prefer charges? Syn …
23prefer — verb /pɹɪˈfəː/ a) To advance, promote (someone). Tiberius preferred many to honours in his time, because they were famous whoremasters and sturdy drinkers [...]. b) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to …
24prefer — Synonyms and related words: advance, aggrandize, aim at, approve, be desirous of, be disposed to, be partial to, bring before, bring forward, bring up, broach, choose, choose rather, commend to attention, cull, desiderate, desire, discriminate,… …
25prefer — [14] To prefer one thing is etymologically to ‘carry it before’ others. The word comes via Old French preferer from Latin praeferre ‘set before’, a compound verb formed from the prefix prae ‘before’ and ferre ‘carry’ (source of English fertile… …
26prefer — To bring before; to prosecute; to try; to proceed with. Thus, preferring an indictment signifies prosecuting or trying an indictment. To give advantage, priority, or privilege; to select for first payment, as to prefer one creditor over others …
27prefer — [14] To prefer one thing is etymologically to ‘carry it before’ others. The word comes via Old French preferer from Latin praeferre ‘set before’, a compound verb formed from the prefix prae ‘before’ and ferre ‘carry’ (source of English fertile… …
28prefer — v.tr. (preferred, preferring) 1 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) choose rather; like better (would prefer to stay; prefers coffee to tea). 2 submit (information, an accusation, etc.) for consideration. 3 promote or advance (a person). Phrases… …
29prefer charges (against someone) — legal phrase to officially accuse someone of a crime The alleged victim said she did not wish to prefer charges. Thesaurus: to accuse someone of a crimesynonym police officershyponym Main entry …
30prefer charges — index accuse, arraign, book, complain (charge), impeach, incriminate, indict, involve ( …
