Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preferring
verb
/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/

Definition
The act of favoring one thing over another.

Examples
- She is preferring to stay home rather than go out tonight.
- He enjoys preferring classic books over contemporary novels.
- In the poll, many were preferring coffee to tea.

Meaning
To favor or choose one option instead of others.

Synonyms
- favoring
- choosing
- preferring over
- leaning toward