Preference

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling.

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust.

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city.

someone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind

Ice cream is my favorite dessert, especially the chocolate flavor.

to pursue or try to achieve something

She decided to go for a promotion by taking on more responsibilities at work.

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

He tends to shy away from public speaking due to his nervousness.

to choose among a group of people or things

Out of all the puppies, he picked out the one with the white patch on its forehead.

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring.

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

I will think the job offer over during the weekend.

to consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision

The design takes account of environmental concerns.

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.

used to express a preference for one option over another

She would rather stay home and read a book than go out to a party.

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

As the CEO, she is the ultimate decision maker for the company's strategic direction.

to not like a person or thing

He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates.

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

His preference for spicy food means he often orders dishes with extra chili.

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

She made a resolution to finish writing her novel by the end of the year.

to have a specific flavor

The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs.

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

One criterion for selecting a candidate for the job is their relevant work experience.

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

She has a tendency to overthink even the smallest decisions.

as a second choice or another possibility

If you prefer not to drive, you can alternatively take the train to the city.

a polite word used when making a request

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

I was going to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead.

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

They were upset by the disrespect shown towards their culture.

to no longer be alive

Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week.