Prefer and Request

Prefer

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.

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

Request

Request verb - To give a request or demand for.

Prefer and request are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prefer" instead a verb "Request".

Common collocations

series prefer series request series
characters prefer characters request characters
money prefer money request money
water prefer water request water
Other words: freedom, songs.

Both words in one sentence

  • The superior officer may also choose to deny the request, or may reply "Always," indicating an apparent blank check that they prefer for their subordinates to always speak their mind and they will not be punished for insubordination if they do so.
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