preferred

adjective

pre·​ferred pri-ˈfərd How to pronounce preferred (audio)
1
: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others
a preferred method
'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.
2
: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits
preferred customers

Examples of preferred in a Sentence

my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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Some prioritize their preferred seat type, while others value sitting together. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025 Management’s preferred use of cash is pursuing more value-creating deals of faster-growing, high-margin businesses. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025 These aspects include your preferred level of control, risk tolerance and industry-specific experience. Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Kounde reverted to his preferred centre-back position but did not perform well in a chaotic season for Barca. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preferred

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of preferred was in 1748

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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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