prefer

verb

1. 1

   select as an alternative over another

   I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant

   She opted for the job on the East coast

2. 2

   like better; value more highly

   Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels

   We prefer sleeping outside

3. 3

   promote over another

   he favors his second daughter

4. 4

   give preference to one creditor over another