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According to WordNet, the verb "prefer" has 4 sense(s).

202400037 promote over another; "he favors his second daughter".

200679389 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".

202400251 give preference to one creditor over another.

201826498 like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside".

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