English to Latin Meaning of prefer - potius


Prefer :
potius

fero, posuit, potius, posuit deinceps, praesenti, redde

magispotiusmagis
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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 ::
praeferre
Synonyms
Verb
1. like better ::
ut melius,
2. bring ::
adducere
3. promote ::
promote
4. favor ::
favent
5. opt ::
opt
Antonyms
1. decline ::
declines
2. refuse ::
nolens
3. reject ::
repellam
Different Forms
prefer, preferable, prefers
Word Example from TV Shows
I prefer the classics, regular and Klingon.

I PREFER the classics, regular and Klingon.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 9

Do you prefer saving Alison Parker’s life\Nto eight people’s lives?

Do you PREFER saving Alison Parker’s life
to eight people’s lives?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

Well, I prefer being lame and free

Well, I PREFER being lame and free

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 5

Or if you prefer the human touch...

Or if you PREFER the human touch...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24

I prefer chicken.

I PREFER chicken.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 8

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