preference
1. [ noun ] a strong liking
Synonyms: taste predilection penchant
Examples:

"my own preference is for good literature" "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"

Related terms: liking weakness acquired_taste prefer
2. [ noun ] a predisposition in favor of something
Synonyms: predilection orientation
Examples:

"a predilection for expensive cars" "his sexual preferences" "showed a Marxist orientation"

Related terms: predisposition choose
3. [ noun ] (psychology) the right or chance to choose
Synonyms: druthers
Examples:

: "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"

Related terms: option wish
4. [ noun ] grant of favor or advantage to one over another (esp to a country or countries in matters of international trade such as levying duties)
Related terms: advantage
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