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Is prefer a verb or noun?
Definition of prefer transitive verb. 1 : to promote or advance to a rank or position. 2 : to like better or best prefers sports to reading prefers to watch TV. 3 : to give (a creditor) priority.
What is the abstract noun of prefer?
preference is the answer.
What is the noun form use?
[uncountable] use (of something) the right or opportunity to use something, for example something that belongs to someone else I have the use of the car this week.
What is the ADJ of prefer?
adjective. /ˈprefrəbl/ /ˈprefrəbl/ more attractive or more suitable; to be preferred to something.
What is the adverb of prefer?
As preferably is the adverb form of the word “prefer,” we can find its roots in the Latin praeferre, which means “to set before.” When you use preferably you’re saying you’d set that choice before all others, though you might accept something else.
How do you use the verb to prefer?
prefer
- 1 (not used in the progressive tenses) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better prefer something “Coffee or tea?” “I’d prefer tea, thanks.” I much prefer jazz to rock music.
- 2(formal) I would prefer that you did not mention my name.
What is the abstract noun of choose?
choice
The abstract noun of choose is choice.
What is the noun form of impressed?
impress. The act of impressing. An impression; an impressed image or copy of something. A stamp or seal used to make an impression. An impression on the mind, imagination etc.
Is prefer an adjective or noun?
Word family (noun) preference (adjective) preferable preferential (verb) prefer (adverb) preferably preferentially.
What is the noun of probably?
probability. the state of being probable; likelihood. an event that is likely to occur.
What does the name prefer mean?
vb, -fers, -ferring or -ferred 1. (when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to like better or value more highly: I prefer to stand. 2. (Law) law to give preference, esp to one creditor over others
How to use prefer?
prefer noun phrase to noun phrase. I prefer coffee to tea. (This means that I like coffee more than tea.
What is the definition of prefer?
Definition of prefer. transitive verb. 1 : to promote or advance to a rank or position. 2 : to like better or best prefers sports to reading prefers to watch TV. 3 : to give (a creditor) priority.
What does prefer mean?
To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. I prefer tea to coffee. To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in “to prefer charges”). To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).