Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preterir
verb
/prɛtəˈrir/

Definition
to prefer or to skip over something or someone in favor of another

Examples
- Ela decidiu preterir a oferta de emprego em favor de continuar seus estudos.
- Ele sempre preteriou suas próprias necessidades em benefício dos outros.

Meaning
The act of favoring one option over another, often by neglecting or disregarding what is not chosen.

Synonyms
- preferir
- ignorar
- negar