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prefer with Russian translation
prefer usage examples
Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
Я предпочитаю рисовать акварелью, а не маслом.
I prefer painting with watercolours to using oils.
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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
What's the difference between prefer / favor / opt for / choose / like / lean towards
The basic neutral verb meaning to like one thing more than another.
I prefer tea to coffee.
Я предпочитаю чай кофе.
More formal; to support or prefer one option, especially in discussion or policy contexts.
Many experts favor the new approach.
Многие эксперты предпочитают/поддерживают новый подход.
To make a deliberate choice in favour of something; often slightly more formal than 'choose'.
They opted for an earlier flight.
Они выбрали более ранний рейс.
Focuses on the act of making a choice or decision, not just a general preference.
She chose the blue dress for the party.
Она выбрала синее платье для вечеринки.
General positive feeling; not inherently comparative (doesn't always express 'prefer').
I like jazz music.
Мне нравится джаз.
Suggests an inclination or tentative preference rather than a firm choice.
I'm leaning towards accepting the job offer.
Я склоняюсь к тому, чтобы принять предложение о работе.
A formal expression of tendency or predisposition; usually weaker than a direct preference.
I'm inclined to agree with her assessment.
Я склонен согласиться с её оценкой.
Informal way to choose or prefer something; energetic or decisive tone.
I'd go for the vegetarian option.
Я бы выбрал вегетарианский вариант.
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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.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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.
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How to pronounce prefer and what this word means
prefer translation: предпочитать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce prefer
/prɪˈfɜː/
prefer translation
предпочитать
prefer examples
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
prefer transcription
/prɪˈfɜː/, /tə prɪˈfɝ/
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prefer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prefer is pronounced as /prɪˈfɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prefer definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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