English Words for "Preference" | B2 Vocabulary

to appeal

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to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

repel

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His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities.

The art exhibition appealed to art enthusiasts with its diverse range of styles and themes.

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to consult

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

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to contest

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to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

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to disgust

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to make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something

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to favor

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to prefer someone or something to an alternative

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favorite

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

to go for

Verb

/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/

to choose something among other things

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transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

go

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for

to shy away from

Verb

/ʃˈaɪ ɐwˈeɪ fɹʌm/

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

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inseparable

phrase's verb

shy

phrase's particle

away from

to make up one's mind

phrase

/mˌeɪk ˌʌp wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/

Idiom

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

What is the origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" can be traced back to Middle English usage. The term "make up" in this context refers to the act of completing or finalizing something. The phrase implies the idea of resolving or settling one's thoughts or intentions on a particular matter. It is used in various contexts and occasions to describe the process of reaching a decision or forming a firm opinion. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.

to pick out

Verb

/pˈɪk ˈaʊt/

to choose among a group of people or things

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

pick

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out

to put up with

Verb

/pˌʊt ˈʌp wɪð/

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

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transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

put

phrase's particle

up with

to think over

Verb

/θˈɪŋk ˈoʊvɚ/

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

think

phrase's particle

over

to take account of something

phrase

/tˈeɪk ɐkˈaʊnt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Idiom

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

to turn to

Verb

/tˈɜːn tuː/

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

turn

phrase's particle

to

would rather

sentence

/wʊd ɹˈæðɚ/

used to express a preference for one option over another

decision maker

noun

/dᵻsˈɪʒən mˈeɪkɚ/

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

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compound noun

dislike

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the feeling of not liking something or someone

liking

preference

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a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

resolution

noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈɫuʃən/

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

taste

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the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

criteria

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the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

liking

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a positive feeling or preference toward someone or something, based on personal enjoyment, attraction, or approval

dislike

tendency

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the likeliness to become or do something

alternatively

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as a second choice or another possibility

to please

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to make someone satisfied or happy

displease

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instead

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

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adverb of viewpoint and commenting

to disrespect

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to behave or speak in a way that is offensive to someone or something

respect

to die

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to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

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transitive

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