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English to English verb
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like better; value more highly |  | Example: Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels
We prefer sleeping outside
source: wordnet30
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select as an alternative over another | | Example: I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
She opted for the job on the East coast
source: wordnet30
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promote over another | | Example: he favors his second daughter
source: wordnet30
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give preference to one creditor over another | | source: wordnet30
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To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; -- said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc. | | source: webster1913
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