bevorzugen
Translation
to prefer, to favour, to give preference to
Examples
Ich bevorzuge Tee statt Kaffee.
I prefer tea instead of coffee.
Der Lehrer bevorzugt manche Schüler.
The teacher favours some students.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prefer sth. Ich bevorzuge die einfachere Lösung.
((sb./sth.)) ((over sb./sth.)) to prefer sb./sth. over sb./sth. else Sie bevorzugt ihn vor allen anderen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorziehen, präferieren; Antonyms: benachteiligen (to disadvantage), ablehnen (to reject)
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'vor' (before) + 'Zug' (pull). Literally 'to pull before' others.
Memory Tips
Think 'be-FORE-zugen'. You pull something 'before' others because you prefer it.