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preferring

 

[ prɪˈfərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in relationships

To like, choose, or want one thing rather than another. It implies a strong inclination towards a particular choice or option.

Synonyms

choosing, favoring, opting for, selecting

Examples of usage

  • She is preferring to stay at home rather than going out with friends.
  • He is preferring to work on his project alone.
  • I am preferring to watch a movie instead of reading a book.
  • They are preferring to eat at the new restaurant in town.
  • We are preferring to travel by train instead of by bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "preferring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preferindo

🇮🇳 पसंद करना

🇩🇪 vorziehend

🇮🇩 lebih memilih

🇺🇦 надаючи перевагу

🇵🇱 preferując

🇯🇵 好む

🇫🇷 préférant

🇪🇸 prefiriendo

🇹🇷 tercih eden

🇰🇷 선호하는

🇸🇦 مفضلاً

🇨🇿 upřednostňující

🇸🇰 uprednostňujúci

🇨🇳 偏爱

🇸🇮 raje

🇮🇸 kjósa frekar

🇰🇿 қалаған

🇬🇪 უპირატესობის მინიჭება

🇦🇿 üstünlük verən

🇲🇽 prefiriendo

Etymology

The word 'preferring' originates from the Middle English word 'preferren', which is derived from the Old French word 'preferrer', meaning 'to put before, prefer'. The concept of preferring one thing over another has been a common human behavior since ancient times, reflecting personal tastes, choices, and priorities.

See also: prefer, preferably, preference, preferences, preferred.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,282, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.