prefer
предпочитать
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prefer with Russian translation
prefer usage examples
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
I prefer painting with watercolours to using oils.
Я предпочитаю рисовать акварелью, а не маслом.
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prefer belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
prefer synonyms
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I prefer tea to coffee.
показать предпочтение в конкретной ситуации; часто в конструкциях с инфинитивом
I'd rather stay home tonight.
I like chocolate ice cream better.
более формальный вариант «предпочитать»; в американском английском чаще используется как «поддерживать/выбирать»
Many experts favor the new approach.
более формальное/письменное выражение выбора; часто в сочетании с «opt to»/«opt for»
They opted for an earlier flight.
She chose the blue dress for the party.
I like jazz music.
указывает на склонность или легкое предпочтение, не окончательное решение
I'm leaning towards accepting the job offer.
формальное выражение склонности; слабее и более формально, чем «предпочитать»
I'm inclined to agree with her assessment.
разговорное «выбрать/предпочесть»; более активно/неформально
I'd go for the vegetarian option.
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How is prefer different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между favour, favor, service и help
Разница между favour/favor, service и help: одолжение по-британски и по-американски, профессиональная услуга и обычная помощь.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
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Questions about this word
What does prefer mean?
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How do you pronounce prefer?
prefer is pronounced as /prɪˈfɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is prefer used in a sentence?
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice. Translation: Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
Is prefer part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, prefer (предпочитать) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prefer part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, prefer (предпочитать) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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