Thesaurus
preference
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of PREFERENCE
1
a person or thing that is preferred over others <my preference is soul music>
2
positive regard for something <a preference for cool weather>
Synonyms appetite, fancy, favor, fondness, like, love, love affair, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
3
the power, right, or opportunity to choose <he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom>
Synonyms alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way
Related Words determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity
4
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position <a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander>
Near Antonyms deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating; downfall, fall
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up preference? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).