Prefer
Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- There are fans who welcome the RPG and platformer elements of the game, while others prefer the traditional format instead.
Source: Contested Sequel -
Most of the staff are fans of both superhero comics and TV Tropes, which means they welcome characters who draw from the common tropes and themes of comic books.That said, the staff has little patience for Trolls or Mary Sues, and they prefer to avoid certain problematic tropes.
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