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prefer

prefer

Meaning of prefer

English

like more

Deutsch

etwas einem anderen vorziehen; lieber mögen

prefer

Pronunciation

British English
/prɪˈfɜː/
American English
/prɪˈfɝ/

prefer with German translation

prefer usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I prefer tea in the morning.

Ich bevorzuge Tee am Morgen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She prefers calm music.

Sie bevorzugt ruhige Musik.

prefer synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between prefer, opt for, go for, favor, and lean towards

O
🇬🇧English
opt for

to choose, more formal

B1often

ENThey opted for an earlier flight.

go for
🇬🇧English

informal: to choose

A2very often

ENI'd go for the vegetarian option.

Advanced: broader words

F
🇬🇧English
favor

formal; often means to support

B2often

ENMany experts favor the new approach.

L
🇬🇧English
lean towards

to have a slight, not final preference

B1often

ENI'm leaning towards accepting the job offer.

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prefer belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does prefer mean?

like more

How do you pronounce prefer?

prefer is pronounced [prɪˈfɜː].

How is prefer used in a sentence?

Ich bevorzuge Tee am Morgen. Translation: I prefer tea in the morning.

Is prefer part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, prefer can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is prefer part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, prefer can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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