preferred

• Описывает то, что нравится или желаемо больше, чем что-то другое; выбранное как лучший вариант.

Describes something that is liked or wanted more than something else; chosen as the best option.

1. More desirable than anotherB1formal

   Considered better or more suitable compared to other options.

   Предпочтительный

   • She chose the preferred route to avoid traffic.
   • This is the preferred method for solving the equation.
   • The preferred candidate was selected for the position.

   Synonymsbetterchosenfavoriteidealpreferableselectedsuperior

   Antonymsinferiorlesserundesirableunwanted

2. Favored above all othersB2formal

   Treated with special favor or partiality, being the top choice.

   Предпочтительный

   • He was the preferred student for the scholarship.
   • The preferred customer received exclusive discounts.
   • Her preferred treatment made others feel left out.

   Synonymschoicechosenfavoredfavoritepetselectselected

   Antonymsrejectedunpopular

• Глагол, используемый для указания на то, что что-то нравится больше другого, или для выбора чего-то вместо чего-то другого.

A verb used to indicate liking one thing more than another or choosing something over something else.

1. Like betterA1formal

   To like or choose one thing over another.

   Предпочитать

   • I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
   • She prefers reading books over watching movies.
   • He prefers to travel by train rather than by plane.

   Synonymschoosefancyfavorpickselect

   Antonymsdisfavordislikereject

2. Choose or selectA2formal

   To choose something because it is more suitable or appealing.

   Предпочитать

   • We prefer the blue color for the living room walls.
   • They prefer to stay at home on weekends.
   • The manager prefers candidates with experience.

   Synonymschooseelectfavorpickselect

   Antonymsabhordetestdislikeloathereject