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Antonyms for preferred

Grammar : Adj
Spell : pri-fur
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈfɜr

Definition of preferred

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to put forward or advance in rank or fortune, to promote," from Old French preferer (14c.) and directly from Latin praeferre "place or set before, carry in front," from prae "before" (see pre-) + ferre "to carry, to place" (see infer). Meaning "to esteem (something) more than others" also is recorded from late 14c. Original sense in English is preserved in preferment.
  • adj favorite, chosen
Example sentences :
  • So we think, whatever you think: and whose thoughts are to be preferred?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Mash or chop the berries, as preferred, and add the sugar to them.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Any salad dressing that is preferred may be served with them.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • She never lied about her age, but she preferred to forget it.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Tenancy at a fixed rental is preferred, as less complicated and troublesome.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • He preferred to do this, rather than to go at once to work at the sweeping and cleaning.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • This was a most unpleasant reflection and Martin preferred to dismiss it.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • He preferred to go straight to bed, for he was too tired to eat.
  • Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri
  • I preferred stories of Egypt's past and present to tales of adventure.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • He felt as if his dignity had been mildly assaulted, and he preferred to stand.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

Synonyms for preferred

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