Prefer and Take up

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Prefer

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.
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Take up and prefer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take up" instead a verb "Prefer".

Take up

Take up verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.
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Prefer and take up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prefer" instead a verb "Take up".

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  • In Billy Elliot, Billy's father is not happy that his son enjoys ballet due to it being "unmanly", and would prefer Billy take up boxing instead.
    Source: Wanted a Gender-Conforming Child
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