verb (v)

• like better; value more highly(verb.emotion)

  Example:
  Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels.
  We prefer sleeping outside.
  

  source: wordnet30
• select as an alternative over another(verb.cognition)

  Synonym:
  choose, opt
  

  source: wordnet30
• promote over another(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  favor, favour
  

  source: wordnet30
• give preference to one creditor over another(verb.social)

  source: wordnet30
• 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.(verb)

  source: webster1913