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.
