Synonyms of prefers

prefers

verb

present tense third-person singular of prefer

1

as in likes

to show partiality toward

I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likes
• enjoys
• chooses
• favors
• wants
• picks
• leans (toward or towards)
• adores
• cares (for)
• relishes
• goes in for
• selects
• appreciates
• fancies
• craves
• desires
• admires
• covets
• takes
• is partial to
• digs
• delights (in)
• grooves (on)
• wishes (for)
• revels (in)
• tends (to)
• cherishes
• names
• handpicks
• singles (out)
• culls
• biases
• prejudices
• cottons (to)
• values
• inclines (toward)
• treasures
• prizes
• hankers (for or after)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hates
• refuses
• abhors
• loathes
• detests
• disfavors
• rejects
• declines
• mislikes
• abominates
• turns down
• discards
• throws away
• throws out
• jettisons

2

as in chooses

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

most buyers of that vehicle have preferred the model with four-wheel drive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chooses
• selects
• picks
• takes
• elects
• names
• designates
• opts (for)
• tags
• handpicks
• cherry-picks
• culls
• singles (out)
• nominates
• adopts
• accepts
• appoints
• embraces
• taps
• espouses
• tabs
• marks
• preselects
• sets
• fixes
• settles (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• disapproves
• turns down
• spurns
• repudiates
• discards
• negatives
• throws out
• throws away
• jettisons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prefers

Semantics aside, Fleury used plenty of heavy personnel, just as Kubiak prefers in his version of a modern West Coast offense. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

One family member often becomes the unofficial technology administrator and prefers everyone to use similar devices because support becomes easier. — Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Vinny, short for Vincent van Gogh, gets nervous and prefers shorter, quieter walks, and Macaroni, named after Fleetwood Mac, makes the stroller a tight squeeze for two cats. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Team President Mark Lamping confirmed earlier this year that the team now does rolling one-year renewals with Wembley — rather than the multiyear commitments of the past — adding that’s how the NFL prefers it. — Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

When forced to choose, most of the world still prefers working with Washington, and most of those who choose Beijing are likely betting on predictions about its economic rise. — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

Mimikyu hates bright sunlight and prefers to stay in dark, hidden places. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

My mom likes to travel light and always prefers budget-friendly items in case anything gets lost or breaks. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

The second-generation iPhone SE is a practical option for anyone who prefers smaller phones and Apple’s physical Home button. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026