Imperative and Preference
Opposite meaning words
Imperative
Imperative noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
Preference is an antonym for imperative.
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Imperative is an antonym for preference.
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