preferment

[ pri-fur-muhnt ]

/ prɪˈfɜr mənt /

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noun

the act of preferring.

the state of being preferred.

advancement or promotion, especially in the church.

a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.

Origin of preferment

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at prefer, -ment

Words nearby preferment

preference shares, preference stock, preferential, preferential shop, preferential voting, preferment, preferred gender pronoun, preferred lie, preferred ordinary shares, preferred position, preferred-provider organization

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Example sentences from the Web for preferment

Probably they were concerning themselves with studies more likely to give them preferment or more immediate personal gain.
The Weakling|Everett B. Cole
Astonished at her son's promise, dazzled by the hopes of his preferment, all Mrs. Spimkins's usual good sense forsook her.
Odd Volume|Various
When enthroned the new primate refused to make the enormous gift which the king expected from every recipient of preferment.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5|Various
When Sir Robert fell, Bubb expected to rise, but his expectations of preferment were not realized.
The Wits and Beaux of Society|Grace & Philip Wharton

Possibly the freedom of his opinions may have put obstacles in the way of his preferment.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various

British Dictionary definitions for preferment

preferment

/ (prɪˈfɜːmənt) /

noun

the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc

the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement

the act of preferring

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单词	preferment
释义	preferment [ pri-fur-muhnt ] / prɪˈfɜr mənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preferment ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of preferring. the state of being preferred. advancement or promotion, especially in the church. a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement. Origin of preferment late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at prefer, -ment Words nearby preferment preference shares, preference stock, preferential, preferential shop, preferential voting, preferment, preferred gender pronoun, preferred lie, preferred ordinary shares, preferred position, preferred-provider organization Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preferment Probably they were concerning themselves with studies more likely to give them preferment or more immediate personal gain. The Weakling\|Everett B. Cole Astonished at her son's promise, dazzled by the hopes of his preferment, all Mrs. Spimkins's usual good sense forsook her. Odd Volume\|Various When enthroned the new primate refused to make the enormous gift which the king expected from every recipient of preferment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5\|Various When Sir Robert fell, Bubb expected to rise, but his expectations of preferment were not realized. The Wits and Beaux of Society\|Grace & Philip Wharton Possibly the freedom of his opinions may have put obstacles in the way of his preferment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8\|Various British Dictionary definitions for preferment preferment / (prɪˈfɜːmənt) / noun the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement the act of preferring Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preferment development, advance, upgrade, recovery, rise, advancement, increase, growth, enhancement, progress, revision, renovation, change, gain, priority, advantage, improvement, amendment, cultivation, elevation
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preferment

noun

Origin of preferment

Words nearby preferment

Example sentences from the Web for preferment

British Dictionary definitions for preferment

noun

Words related to preferment