Favorite vs. Prefer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Favorite and Prefer
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Favorite
One that enjoys special favor or regard.
Prefer
Like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose
Val would presumably prefer that you didn't get arrested
I prefer Venice to Rome
I would prefer to discuss the matter in private
Favorite
One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior
A favorite of the monarch.
Prefer
Submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration
The police will prefer charges
Favorite
A contestant or competitor regarded as most likely to win.
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Prefer
Promote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position
He was eventually preferred to the bishopric of Durham
Favorite
Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor.
Prefer
To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value
Prefers coffee to tea.
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Prefer
To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Prefer
To present (a charge) against a defendant before a court
Prefer an indictment.
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Prefer
To present (a case) to a court as ready for consideration
Prefer the case for trial.
Favorite
A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or authority.
Committing to a wicked favoriteAll public cares.
Prefer
(Archaic) To recommend for advancement or appointment; promote.
Favorite
Short curls dangling over the temples; - fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
Prefer
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
I prefer tea to coffee.
I'd prefer it if you didn't do it.
Favorite
The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.
Prefer
To advance, promote (someone or something).
Favorite
Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child.
Prefer
(transitive) To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").
Favorite
Something regarded with special favor or liking;
That book is one of my favorites
Prefer
To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).
Favorite
A special loved one
Prefer
To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; - said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.
He spake, and to her hand preferred the bowl.
Presently prefer his suit to Cæsar.
Three tongues prefer strange orisons on high.
Favorite
A competitor thought likely to win
Prefer
To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass.
Favorite
Appealing to the general public;
A favorite tourist attraction
Prefer
To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general.
I would prefer him to a better place.
Favorite
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
The favored child
Prefer
To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; - often followed by to, before, or above.
If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Preferred an infamous peace before a most just war.
Prefer
Like better; value more highly;
Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels
We prefer sleeping outside
Prefer
Select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative;
I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
She opted for the job on the East coast
Prefer
Promote over another;
He favors his second daughter
Prefer
Give preference to one creditor over another
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