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- [pri-fur]
- /prɪˈfɜr/
- /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
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- [pri-fur]
- /prɪˈfɜr/
Definitions of preferring word
- verb with object preferring to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken. 1
- verb with object preferring Law. to give priority, as to one creditor over another. 1
- verb with object preferring to put forward or present (a statement, suit, charge, etc.) for consideration or sanction. 1
- verb with object preferring to put forward or advance, as in rank or office; promote: to be preferred for advancement. 1
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Origin of preferring
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English preferre < Latin praeferre to bear before, set before, prefer, equivalent to prae- pre- + ferre to bear1
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Parts of speech for Preferring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preferring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preferring usage trend in Literature
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