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------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -hiari[Part of Speech] verb[Derived Language] Arabic------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -penda[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -pendelea[Part of Speech] verb[Class] applicative[English Example] They did not have the reputation I preferred my wife to have.[Swahili Example] hawakuwa na sifa nilizompendelea mke wangu awe nazo [Abd]------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -stahabu[Part of Speech] verb[Derived Word] Arabic[English Example] (s)he preferred to play lottery with his/her heart[Swahili Example] alistahabu kucheza bahati nasibu ya roho yake [Moh]------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -stahiba[Part of Speech] verb[Derived Word] haba------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] prefer[Swahili Word] -stehebu[Part of Speech] verb[Derived Word] haba------------------------------------------------------------
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prefer — ► VERB (preferred, preferring) 1) like (someone or something) better than another or others; tend to choose. 2) formal submit (a charge or information) for consideration. 3) archaic promote to a prestigious position. ORIGIN Latin praeferre bear… … English terms dictionary
prefer — 1. The inflected forms of the verb are preferred, preferring, but other derivatives have a single r (preferable, preferably, preference, preferential, preferment). 2. When the subject of prefer is the same as that of a following subordinate verb … Modern English usage
prefer — verb ADVERB ▪ greatly, much, overwhelmingly, strongly, vastly ▪ I greatly prefer this version. ▪ I much prefer the orchestra s 1998 recording of the symphony … Collocations dictionary
prefer — verb preferred, preferring (transitive not in progressive) 1 to like someone or something more than someone or something else: “What kind of music do you like?” “These days I prefer classical music” | prefer sb/sth to sb/sth: I much prefer dogs… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
prefer — pre·fer /pri fər/ vt pre·ferred, pre·fer·ring 1: to give (a creditor or debt) priority or preference any preferred charges such as child support or alimony In re Smiley, 427 P.2d 179 (1967) 2: to bring forward for determination; esp: to bring (a… … Law dictionary
prefer — verb 1) I prefer white wine to red Syn: like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have), favor, be more partial to; choose, select, pick, opt for, go for 2) formal do you want to prefer charges? Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
prefer — verb /pɹɪˈfəː/ a) To advance, promote (someone). Tiberius preferred many to honours in his time, because they were famous whoremasters and sturdy drinkers [...]. b) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to … Wiktionary
prefer — verb (prefers, preferring, preferred) 1》 like (someone or something) better than another or others; tend to choose. 2》 formal submit (a charge or information) for consideration. 3》 archaic promote to a prestigious position. Origin ME: from OFr.… … English new terms dictionary
prefer — verb Syn: like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have), favour, be more partial to, choose, select, pick, opt for, go for, plump for … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
prefer — v. 1) (D; tr.) ( to bring ) to prefer against (to prefer charges against smb.) 2) (D; tr.) to prefer to (she prefers fish to meat) 3) (E) we prefer to remain at home 4) (G) I preferred going to a concert 5) (esp. BE) (H; no passive) I d prefer… … Combinatory dictionary
prefer */*/*/ — UK [prɪˈfɜː(r)] / US [prɪˈfɜr] verb [transitive] Word forms prefer : present tense I/you/we/they prefer he/she/it prefers present participle preferring past tense preferred past participle preferred [never progressive] to like or want someone or… … English dictionary