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Prefer

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WordDefinition
chooseverbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.
favournounBritish standard spelling of favor.
opt for—
favornounA kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

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WordDefinition
favourverbBritish standard spelling of favor.
chooseverbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.
favorverbA kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
opt forverb—
preferenceverbThe selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
preferableBetter than some other option; preferred.
preferablyIn preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
preferentialOf or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
favouriteverbA person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
optverb(intransitive) To choose; select.
wishverbA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
electverb(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something).
wantverb(transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand.
bestverb(transitive) To surpass in skill or achievement.
tendverb(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
emphasizeverb(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
likeverbTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
prioritizeverb(transitive) To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.
enjoyverb(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
prioritiseverbBritish standard spelling of prioritize.

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