preferred
word · lemma: prefer
/pɹəˈfɝd/
pruh-FURD
/pɹɪfˈɜːd/
pri-FURD
Definition
Describes something that is liked or chosen more than others, or the thing you like best out of several options.
Usage & Nuances
'Preferred' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often before a noun (e.g., 'preferred method'). It's the past participle of 'prefer', but as an adjective means most liked or wanted. Common in job ads, services, and comparing choices.
Spanish: preferido - más deseadoPortuguese (BR): preferido - mais desejadoPortuguese (PT): preferido - mais desejadoChinese (Simplified): 偏爱的 - 首选的Chinese (Traditional): 偏愛的 - 首選的Hindi: पसंदीदाArabic: مفضلBengali: পছন্দের - বেশি পছন্দ করাRussian: предпочтительныйJapanese: 好みの - 優先されるVietnamese: ưa thích - được ưu tiênKorean: 선호하는 - 우선시되는Turkish: tercih edilenUrdu: پسندیدہIndonesian: yang disukai - yang diutamakan
Example Sentences
Chocolate is my preferred flavor of ice cream.
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Please select your preferred language.
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She wore her preferred dress to the party.
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Even though there were other options, this was the preferred solution for everyone.
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Morning appointments are preferred, but afternoon is possible.
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Applicants with a degree are preferred for this position.
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