English to Portuguese Meaning of prefer - preferir

Prefer :

preferir

verb

propor, colocar, introduzir, oferta, preferir, apresentar, presente, levantar a questão, promover

Prefer :: preferirPreferable :: preferívelPrefers :: prefere

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Definitions of prefer in English

Verb(1) like better; value more highly(2) select as an alternative over another(3) promote over another(4) give preference to one creditor over another

Examples of prefer in English

(1) the police will prefer charges(2) It will ask people if they prefer this new system or the current one of an executive of councillors being in charge.(3) I would prefer to discuss the matter in private(4) The company would prefer a single supplier who could provide it with chips and boards for the full range of computers.(5) Val would presumably prefer that you didn't get arrested(6) I prefer Venice to Rome(7) So all the government is doing in this case is enforcing what you would prefer people choose to do on their own.(8) If patients would prefer a hot breakfast selection they need only inform their ward hostess.(9) I much prefer it when other people tell me that than the other way around.(10) If people would prefer it in a different format, just drop me a line.(11) Many people simply prefer the star and will choose it over the other symbols.(12) The branches, however, proved to prefer approaches that were considerably more conventional.(13) I think people prefer a resident landlord as opposed to an absentee one.(14) I've always preferred starters to a sweet, unless I fancy all three which isn't often.(15) A prosecutor has considerable discretion as to what charges he prefers and the trial takes place on those charges.(16) Trumped-up civil charges were preferred against several prominent ministers.

Related Phrases of prefer

(1) to prefer ::

preferir

Related Phrases of prefer

(1) to prefer ::

preferir

Synonyms

Verb

1. like better ::

como melhor

2. bring ::

trazer

3. promote ::

promover

4. favor ::

Favor

5. opt ::

optar

Antonyms

1. decline ::

declínio

2. refuse ::

recusar

3. reject ::

rejeitar

Different Forms

prefer, preferable, prefers

Word Example from TV Shows

I would PREFER that you not, but I won't go so far as to forbid it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 1

Now, would you PREFER to see The Grinchin 2-D or 3-D?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

I PREFER being an only child.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

Nothing personal. I'd PREFER my niece or nephew...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 15

I PREFER option B.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 13

Examples of prefer from TV Shows

I would PREFER that you not, but I won't go so far as to forbid it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 1

Now, would you PREFER to see The Grinchin 2-D or 3-D?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 8

I PREFER being an only child.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

Nothing personal. I'd PREFER my niece or nephew...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 15

I PREFER option B.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 13

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