Definition

Examples

• "Would Mr. Delavigne prefer the macrobiotic fish or macrobiotic vegetarian menu?"
• "We would prefer not to expel you from the program, as your money means a lot to us."
• "I'm interested, but I'd prefer an initial order of 30,000 units."
• "If you send him an email with your requirements and preferences, he'll look through all the properties he has on his books and select the ones most suited to your needs."
• "Susie : I thought you said that you preferred men."
• "We have either beef or fish, which would you prefer?"
• "If it's ok, I prefer assistant."
• "I think I prefer Susie."
• "I also prefer central heating from natural gas rather than electricity, although if you can find an apartment with solar panels, that would be ideal."
• "This is why I prefer driving drunk."
• "Philip : I'd really prefer pizza, but I've been all the way through the yellow pages and you're the only place that'll deliver at 5AM."
• "Please note that I have some friends I'd like to see in London, so I would prefer we didn't socialise together."
• "In any case, I prefer to discuss this matter directly with their creator."
• "The preferred term is "gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender"."
• "Although I prefer to avoid British food, if that's possible."
• "Of the many trendy movements gaining popularity within elitist circles, the "local food" movement may have the most momentum. The term describes the growing preference of some consumers to eat only locally or regionally-produced food rather than food which has traveled great distances before arriving on their plate."
• "Icarus : ( singing ) There's ABC, but I prefer 123... 11, 12!"
• "We prefer to take a "wait-and-see" approach for the time being."
• "Brian : What about religious preference?"