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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries好まれる
Pronunciation / Transliteration: konomareru
"これが私の好まれる選択肢です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Liked, chosen, or held in higher estimation than other options.
"Credit card is the preferred method of payment for most online transactions." - 2
Given special advantage, priority, or status compared to others.
"Members of the loyalty program enjoy preferred seating at all company events."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'preferren', originating from Old French 'préférer' and ultimately from Latin 'praeferre', meaning 'to carry before' or 'to set before'. Over time, the meaning evolved from offering or promoting to holding a greater liking or priority for one thing over another.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preferred" is said worldwide
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préféré
Transliteration: /pʁe.fe.ʁe/
"C'est mon mode de transport préféré."
bevorzugt
Transliteration: /bəˈfoːɐ̯tsʊkt/
"Das ist meine bevorzugte Methode."
preferito
Transliteration: /pre.feˈri.to/
"Questo è il mio ristorante preferito."
preferido
Transliteration: /pɾefeˈɾiðo/
"Este es mi color preferido."
preferido
Transliteration: /pɾe.feˈɾi.du/
"O café é a minha bebida preferida."
पसंदीदा
Transliteration: pasandīda
"यह मेरी पसंदीदा किताब है।"
首选的
Transliteration: shǒuxuǎn de
"这是我们首选的解决方案。"
선호되는
Transliteration: seonhoweoineun
"이것이 가장 선호되는 방식입니다."
好まれる
Transliteration: konomareru
"これが私の好まれる選択肢です。"
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