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prefer <-rr-> [priːˈfɜːr, Brit prɪˈfɜːʳ] VB trans

1. prefer (like better):

prefer

to prefer sb/sth to sb/sth

preferir alguém/a. c. a alguém/a. c.

2. prefer Brit LAW:

to prefer charges (against sb)

apresentar queixas (contra alguém)

Usage examples with prefer

to prefer charges (against sb)

apresentar queixas (contra alguém)

to prefer sb/sth to sb/sth

preferir alguém/a. c. a alguém/a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

His punishments were just, and he did not consider money important -- preferring to value people. en.wikipedia.org

Low sensation seekers tend to prefer more structured, well-defined tasks involving order and routine. en.wikipedia.org

It appears that, rather than fighting with groundsheet-sized bits of paper and deciphering symbols for churches with spires, people simply prefer to use their smartphone or satnav to get about. www.independent.co.uk

The writers prefer to limit unique colors to only the big, big, bad guys. en.wikipedia.org

He preferred to stay with his children when his wife died. en.wikipedia.org

At the same time, he preferred working on television. en.wikipedia.org

Most squads prefer to wear bodysuits during competition as it creates a uniformed look in arm movements. en.wikipedia.org

It is preferred by some people who do not like to work with salt. en.wikipedia.org

It prefers warm temperatures and is not rare inside houses. en.wikipedia.org

When he fought, he preferred to let allies who had a better grasp of strategy and tactics do their thing. en.wikipedia.org

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