Collocations for prefer - verb
ADV.
greatly, much, strongly
I much prefer the orchestra''s 1998 recording of the symphony.
I much prefer the orchestra''s 1998 recording of the symphony.
infinitely | simply
You may simply prefer just to sit on the terrace with a cocktail.
You may simply prefer just to sit on the terrace with a cocktail.
really
I would really prefer to teach girls.
I would really prefer to teach girls.
rather, slightly | certainly
Egg pasta is certainly preferred by many chefs.
Egg pasta is certainly preferred by many chefs.
clearly, obviously | apparently
Huge majorities apparently prefer reducing unemployment to fighting inflation.
Huge majorities apparently prefer reducing unemployment to fighting inflation.
generally, usually | naturally
Employers naturally prefer candidates with some previous experience of the job.
Employers naturally prefer candidates with some previous experience of the job.
personally | still
VERB + PREFER
would
We can eat out if you like, but I would prefer to stay in.
We can eat out if you like, but I would prefer to stay in.
tend to
Industries still tend to prefer virgin raw materials to recycled ones.
Industries still tend to prefer virgin raw materials to recycled ones.
seem to
PREP.
to
I prefer his earlier paintings to his later ones.
I prefer his earlier paintings to his later ones.