preferred

adjective

pre·ferred | \ pri-ˈfərd

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Definition of preferred

1 : liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others a preferred method 'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.

2 : having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits preferred customers

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The first known use of preferred was in 1748

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