Preferred
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Preferred is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of prefer.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of prefer.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of preferre
- favoured
- (finance) Preferred stock.
Example Sentences
Naturally, closed-end funds’ common shareholders love the juice that auction-rate preferreds provide.
Word Forms
- preferreds
Synonyms for preferred
Depending on context, synonyms include desirable, pet, favourite, loved, favorite, favored.
Antonyms for preferred
Common opposites include antipreferred.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include favourite, preferable, favored, favorite, desirable, loved.
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