How to Use prefer in a Sentence

prefer

verb

• What is the preferred pronunciation of her name?
• Which one is the preferred alternative?
• She tends to prefer small college campuses.
• Some people like vanilla ice cream, but I prefer chocolate.
• I prefer this dictionary because of its helpful examples.
• But the Santa Rosa club members aren’t the only ones out there who prefer a roll of the dice to a mouse click.
  — Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
• But Chencho prefers to enter this new era with a clean slate.
  — Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2023
• And Gregory, the youngest Soros, is a sculptor who prefers to keep a low profile.
  — Rachel Shin, Fortune, 12 June 2023
• Some would probably have preferred to just hit the hay.
  — Karen Schneider, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
• McDonald's fans who prefer their nuggets with a kick are in luck.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
• Amer prefers three or four, just until the jam has gelled and the flavors have concentrated.
  — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2023
• And though his frugal days are behind him, the star still prefers cooking over fancy restaurant meals most of the time.
  — Clarissa Cruz, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
• So for those who prefer a thick lather, this may not be your favorite cleanser.
  — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 15 June 2023
• There’s a reason target archers prefer a grip of that style, and bowhunters reap the same benefits.
  — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 21 June 2023
• Som may prefer a pair of shapewear shorts for under dresses instead of a skirt style.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
• If someone prefers a shorter stay, say July 1st to Labor Day, the price dips to $1 million.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
• The beef at Budacki’s is ideal for people who prefer not to have their mouth set aflame with spice.
  — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
• Avoid ticks: Long pants and long sleeves are preferred, not always practical in the summer.
  — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
• For those who prefer a hop-on, hop-off vacation, one way fares between towns range from $3 to $30.
  — Patricia Harris and David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
• But for those of you who, like me, prefer a humane, stress-free lifestyle, airport time can be yours to enjoy.
  — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
• That said, this is a great option for babies who prefer the feel of gentle rocking.
  — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 8 Sep. 2023
• Spongy moths feed on foliage of many plant varieties but prefer oak trees.
  — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2024
• Some people may prefer a more casual pair of lug-sole work shoes.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
• But, on the whole, the campaign seems to prefer an election that is less focussed on policy issues.
  — Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
• Some may prefer two coats of gel color for full coverage, but one coat is enough for certain shades.
  — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
• Blame Botswana’s blazing hot sun and the animals who prefer to be active early in the morning.
  — Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
• In some cases, a buyer may prefer to pick out a replacement.
  — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2023
• And voters there might just prefer their own governor for the job, according to a recent poll.
  — USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
• Some of this demand looks to have come from drinkers who formerly preferred Bud Light, but have now turned to the Molson Coors flagship products.
  — Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2023
• Many in the new generations prefer to have less money but a quality way of life.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 May 2024