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From the verb prefer: (⇒ conjugate)
preferred is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past; v past p

preferred
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Sense: Adjective: wanted more than others

Synonyms:

favorite , favourite (UK), favored, favoured (UK), most liked, pet (informal), wanted , chosen , selected, picked

Antonyms:

neglected , overlooked, passed over, rejected, refused, turned down, disliked, unpopular, unfancied, least favorite, last resort

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prefer
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Sense: Verb: like better

Synonyms:

have a preference for, be partial to, lean towards, favor , favour (UK), would sooner, would rather, like sth better, have a bias for, like , care for

Sense: Verb: choose

Synonyms:

choose , select , pick , opt for, single out, go for (informal)

Sense: Verb: put forward - archaic

Synonyms:

put forward, bring up, lodge , press , file , present , tender , recommend

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