Preferably vs. Prefer

Preferablyadverb

In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

Preferablyadverb

In preference; by choice.

Preferablyadverb

more readily or willingly;

Preferablyadverb

ideally; if possible

Preferverb

(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

Preferverb

To advance, promote (someone or something).

Preferverb

(transitive) To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").

Preferverb

To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).

Preferverb

To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; - said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.

Preferverb

To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass.

Preferverb

To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general.

Preferverb

To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; - often followed by to, before, or above.

Preferverb

like better; value more highly;

Preferverb

select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative;

Preferverb

promote over another;

Preferverb

give preference to one creditor over another

Preferverb

like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose

Preferverb

submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration

Preferverb

promote or advance (someone) to a prestigious position