prefer
UK: prɪˈfɜː(r) | US: prɪˈfɜːr
vt. to like or want one thing more than another
vt. to formally submit (a charge or claim) for consideration
vt. (law) to give priority or precedence to
The word "prefer" originates from Latin praeferre, combining prae- (before) and ferre (to carry). It originally meant "to carry in front" or "to set before others," reflecting the idea of prioritizing one choice over another. Over time, it evolved into its modern sense of favoring or selecting something as more desirable.
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
The committee will prefer charges against the suspect next week.
She prefers working remotely to commuting to the office.
The law prefers the rights of the individual in this case.
He always prefers to arrive early for meetings.