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English adjective: preferred

1. preferred more desirable than another


SamplesCoffee is preferable to tea.
Danny's preferred name is `Dan'.


Synonymspreferable


Similardesirable


Antonymsundesirable, unwanted

2. preferred preferred above all others and treated with partiality


SamplesThe favored child.


Synonymsbest-loved, favored, favorite, favourite, pet, preferent


Similarloved


Antonymsunloved









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