preference collocations with examples | Macmillan Dictionary

a feeling of liking or wanting someone or something more than someone or something else

Adjectives

frequently used with

preference

personal

:

individual

,

personal

In the end it all comes down to personal preference.

definite

:

clear

,

marked

,

particular

,

strong

There was no single view but a strong preference for (b).

relating to a particular subject or activity

:

constitutional

,

cultural

,

ideological

,

political

,

racial

,

sexual

In December 2003, the government introduced legislation making discrimination in the workplace over sexual preference illegal.

showing position in a series

:

first, second etc

The voter may express a third preference, so that if the Liberal Democrat candidate is eliminated, then the voter can still influence whether a Labour or a Conservative candidate is elected.

general

:

general

There was a general preference for the small group sessions rather than the set-piece lectures.

shown by a particular group

:

parental

,

patient

,

public

It is unrealistic – and unfair to parents – to give the impression that parental preference can always be met.

different

:

different

At the end of the day, different people have different preferences.

Verbs

frequently used with

preference

have a preference

:

have

If you have a preference, please let me know which day you prefer.

show a preference

:

exhibit

,

indicate

,

reflect

,

reveal

,

show

In the first six weeks, babies show no preference

for

a particular person.

state a preference

:

declare

,

express

,

specify

,

state

This section of the form allows you to express a preference for the school you want your child to go to.

give preference to someone or something

:

give

The College gives preference to applicants with Mathematics at A level.

suit someone’s preference

:

match

,

meet

,

suit

There is a range of lodging in the village to suit all preferences and budgets.

know someone’s preference

:

know

Please let us know your preference when making your reservation.

on a computer

:

change

,

configure

,

reset

,

set

Under the Options menu you can set various preferences for display.

choose

:

choose

,

select

The restaurant can send a menu so we can choose our preferences beforehand.