prefer verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: pre-fer (2) English Definition Like one thing or person better than another or others; tend to choose. Example Sentence I prefer tea to coffee. US IPA /prɪˈfɜːr/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /prɪˈfɜː/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms favor choose select elect fancy Antonyms dislike reject hate Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link