

I prefer tea over coffee.
To like one thing more than another.
I prefer apples to oranges.
She prefers reading books over watching movies.
They prefer summer to winter.
prefer something to something
prefer doing something
prefer someone/something
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The teacher prefers students who are punctual.
To give priority or advantage to something.
I prefer coffee over tea.
She prefers reading books to watching movies.
They prefer to walk instead of driving.
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prefer doing something
prefer someone
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She prefers to walk instead of driving.
To choose something over another option.
I prefer tea over coffee.
He prefers reading books to watching movies.
They prefer staying home instead of going out.
prefer something
prefer to do something
prefer A to B
favor
choose
select