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give precedence to

[ ˈprɛsɪdəns ]

Phrase

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in decision making

To give precedence to something means to consider it as more important or to deal with it before other things.

Synonyms

emphasize, favor, prioritize.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
give precedence to	Appropriate when indicating that something is more important or should be dealt with before other things. Often used in formal or official contexts. In his research, he gave precedence to primary sources Traffic rules give precedence to emergency vehicles
prioritize	Used when organizing or arranging tasks or items in order of importance. Common in professional or everyday situations where time management is crucial. She decided to prioritize her health over her job The manager asked the team to prioritize urgent tasks
favor	Often used when expressing preference or support for someone or something over others. This word can sometimes imply bias or partiality. The boss seemed to favor his old colleagues She favors tea over coffee in the mornings
emphasize	Use when you want to highlight the importance or significance of something in speech or writing. She emphasized the need for immediate action The teacher emphasized the key points of the lesson

Examples of usage

He always gives precedence to his family over work.
In this company, customer satisfaction is given precedence over profit.
We need to give precedence to urgent matters first.

Translations

Translations of the word "give precedence to" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dar prioridade a

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकता देना

🇩🇪 den Vorrang geben

🇮🇩 memberikan prioritas kepada

🇺🇦 надавати перевагу

🇵🇱 dawać pierwszeństwo

🇯🇵 優先する

🇫🇷 donner la priorité à

🇪🇸 dar prioridad a

🇹🇷 öncelik vermek

🇰🇷 우선권을 주다

🇸🇦 إعطاء الأولوية ل

🇨🇿 dát přednost

🇸🇰 dať prednosť

🇨🇳 给予优先权

🇸🇮 dati prednost

🇮🇸 veita forgang

🇰🇿 басымдық беру

🇬🇪 პრიორიტეტის მინიჭება

🇦🇿 üstünlük vermək

🇲🇽 dar prioridad a

Etymology

The phrase 'give precedence to' originated from the Latin word 'praecedere', which means 'to go before'. Over time, it evolved to signify the act of considering something as more important or dealing with it before other things. The concept of giving precedence has been prevalent in decision-making processes across various cultures and societies.