English to Swedish Meaning of prefer - föredra


Prefer :
föredra

föreslå, sätta, införa, erbjudande, föredra, Lägga fram, närvarande, göra, ta upp, främja

föredrabättreföredrar
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Definitions of prefer in English
Verb(1) like better; value more highly(2) select as an alternative over another(3) promote over another(4) give preference to one creditor over another
Examples of prefer in English
(1) the police will prefer charges(2) It will ask people if they prefer this new system or the current one of an executive of councillors being in charge.(3) I would prefer to discuss the matter in private(4) The company would prefer a single supplier who could provide it with chips and boards for the full range of computers.(5) Val would presumably prefer that you didn't get arrested(6) I prefer Venice to Rome(7) So all the government is doing in this case is enforcing what you would prefer people choose to do on their own.(8) If patients would prefer a hot breakfast selection they need only inform their ward hostess.(9) I much prefer it when other people tell me that than the other way around.(10) If people would prefer it in a different format, just drop me a line.(11) Many people simply prefer the star and will choose it over the other symbols.(12) The branches, however, proved to prefer approaches that were considerably more conventional.(13) I think people prefer a resident landlord as opposed to an absentee one.(14) I've always preferred starters to a sweet, unless I fancy all three which isn't often.(15) A prosecutor has considerable discretion as to what charges he prefers and the trial takes place on those charges.(16) Trumped-up civil charges were preferred against several prominent ministers.
Related Phrases of prefer
(1) to prefer ::
att föredra
Synonyms
Verb
1. like better ::
gilla bättre
2. bring ::
föra
3. promote ::
främja
4. favor ::
förmån
5. opt ::
välja
Antonyms
1. decline ::
nedgång
2. refuse ::
vägra
3. reject ::
avvisa
Different Forms
prefer, preferable, prefers
Word Example from TV Shows
So instead of getting naked with a girl,
you'd prefer to invade our lands...

So instead of getting naked with a girl, you'd PREFER to invade our lands...

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 7

And if you could spend the next 12 hours\Ncuddling him, you'd prefer that.

And if you could spend the next 12 hours
cuddling him, you'd PREFER that.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 5

Would you prefer to wait
in our apartment?

Would you PREFER to wait in our apartment?

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 3

We prefer to
hear her testimony unadulterated.

We PREFER to hear her testimony unadulterated.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 8

I prefer watching them come towards me.

I PREFER watching them come towards me.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

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