bevorzugen
Translation
to prefer, to favor, to give preference to
Examples
Ich bevorzuge Tee statt Kaffee.
I prefer tea instead of coffee.
Der Lehrer bevorzugt manche Schüler.
The teacher favors some students.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prefer sth. I prefer the simpler solution.
((sb./sth.)) ((over sb./sth.)) to prefer sb./sth. over sb./sth. else She favors him over all others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorziehen, präferieren; Antonyms: benachteiligen (to disadvantage), ablehnen (to reject)
Etymology
Composed of 'be-' (prefix) + 'vor' (before) + 'Zug' (pull). The core idea is 'to pull something forward' or 'before' others.
Memory Tips
Imagine pulling your favorite option to the front of the line. 'be-VOR-zugen' -> pull it 'before' the rest.