Prefer and Persuade

Prefer

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.

Persuade and prefer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persuade" instead a verb "Prefer".

Persuade

Persuade verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.

Prefer and persuade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prefer" instead a verb "Persuade".

Common collocations

girl prefer girl persuade girl
people prefer people persuade people
children prefer children persuade children
someone prefer someone persuade someone
Other words: time, characters, brother, women.
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