#1 prefer v. like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside". wn
#2 prefer v. [choose, opt] select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast". wn
#3 prefer v. [favor, favour] promote over another; "he favors his second daughter". wn
#4 prefer v. give preference to one creditor over another. wn
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