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Favorite vs. Prefer — What's the Difference?

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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