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Preferred

🔄 Synonyms of "Preferred"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
desirablenounWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
petnounAn animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
favouritenoun(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
lovedBeing the object of love.
favoritenounA surname.
favoredUS standard spelling of favoured. [Treated or regarded with partiality.]
preferableBetter than some other option; preferred.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Preferred"

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WordDefinition
favouritenoun(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
preferableBetter than some other option; preferred.
favoredUS standard spelling of favoured. [Treated or regarded with partiality.]
favoritenounA surname.
desirablenounWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
lovedverbBeing the object of love.
petnounAn animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
favouredTreated or regarded with partiality.
preferentialOf or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
preferencenounThe 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")
preferablyIn preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
favourablenounExpressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
fortunateHappening by good luck or favorable chance.
valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
appreciatedverbRecognized as having value.
prizedHighly valued, cherished.
idealnounOptimal; being the best possibility.
focusedDirecting all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
primenounFirst in importance, degree, or rank.
choosingnounThe act of making a choice.

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