preferred

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  expressing a preference for one thing over another

• adjective

  having been chosen or selected before others

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹɪˈfɝd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100491"

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Antonyms

disprefer , antipreferred

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Synonyms

forechoose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preferred
reveres , severes , preferables , deferves , inferves , referves , preferables , severables

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. prefer (English) : to like better than others
   

2. prefer (English) : to choose before others
   

3. prefer (English) : to present formally
   

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Variants

List of all variants of preferred that leads to same result
preferred , prefer , preferrer , preferrers , preferring , prefers , preferred provider , preferred providers , preferred provider organization , preferred provider organizations , preferred stock , preferred stocks

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

preferredly, preferably, preferring, preferredness

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French preferre, from preferre ‘carry before,’ from ferre ‘to bear, carry.’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preferred' is used in various fields such as economics, law, and education.

2. In economics, a preferred stock is a type of stock that pays dividends before common stock.

3. In law, a preferred creditor is a creditor who has priority over other creditors in the event of bankruptcy.

4. In education, a preferred major is a student's chosen field of study.

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Related Concepts

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1. choice: The act of selecting one thing over another.

2. preference: A strong liking for one thing over another.

3. selection: The act of choosing or picking out.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'preferred' has been used to describe characters' choices and preferences, highlighting their individuality and motivations. In art, it can refer to the preferred style or subject matter of an artist. In music, it can refer to a preferred genre or artist.

How to Memorize "preferred"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a choice between two things and selecting the one they prefer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preferred' with the word 'chosen' or 'liked best'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: P-referred P-erson P-refers.

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