Collocations for "preference"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "preference" in context.
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preference
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [musical, literary, clothing, sporting] preferences
- [indicated, expressed, pointed out, stated] her preference
- made his preference [clear, known]
- preference is [given, assigned] to
- are given preference over [any, all, other]
- is the preference of [individuals, students, runners]
- a preference for [white, red] wine
- a preference for [blue, pizza, girls]
- a preference for [one, any, other]
- just a [matter, question] of preference
- don't have [a, any] particular preference
- what's your preference?
- computing: [change, adjust] your preferences
- computing: change your preferences back to default
'preference' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):