What is the meaning of prefer?

Like better; value more highly.
- usage: "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"
Select as an alternative over another.
- usage: "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"
- synonyms: choose, opt
Promote over another.
- usage: "he favors his second daughter"
- synonyms: favor, favour
Give preference to one creditor over another. .

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