preferred

pre·fer

P0519700 (prĭ-fûr′)tr.v. pre·ferred, pre·fer·ring, pre·fers 1. To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value: prefers coffee to tea.2. Law a. To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).b. To present (a charge) against a defendant before a court: prefer an indictment.c. To present (a case) to a court as ready for consideration: prefer the case for trial.3. Archaic To recommend for advancement or appointment; promote.

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[Middle English preferren, from Old French preferer, from Latin praeferre : prae-, pre- + ferre, to carry; see bher- in Indo-European roots.]

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pre·fer′rer n.

preferred

(prɪˈfɜːd) adjliked better or valued more highly; having preference

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	preferred - more desirable than another; "coffee is preferable to tea"; "Danny's preferred name is `Dan'"preferabledesirable - worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
	2.	preferred - preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"best-loved, favored, pet, preferent, favorite, favouriteloved - held dear; "his loved companion of many years"

preferred

adjectiveBeing a favorite:favored, favorite, popular, well-liked.

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