preferire — meaning in English

English meaning

• favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
• fond adj Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
• prefer verb To like one thing better than another.

Senses

preferire is used for these senses in English:

• favor To look upon fondly; to prefer.
• fond (obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
• prefer (transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

favor — full definition

1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.

fond — full definition

1. adj Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
2. adj Doting or indulgent, especially toward someone loved.
3. verb To feel a tender or foolish affection for someone (dated).

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