Is would prefer correct?

Prefer and would rather can be used interchangeably. As you indicate, Omar, when we are talking about general preferences, prefer is followed by verb-ing, thus: I prefer listening to music to watching TV. I'd rather listen to music than watch TV.

What is the difference between prefer and would prefer?

Both "prefer" & "would prefer" express the preference. This site said "You can use 'prefer to (do)' or 'prefer -ing' to say what you prefer in general" & "We use 'would prefer' to say what somebody wants in a particular situation (not in general)".

Would rather or would prefer?

Would rather is followed by the infinitive without to. Would prefer is followed by to + infinitive or a noun. I'd rather have fruit juice. I'd prefer to have fruit juice.

Is prefer more correct?

They prefer to leave rather than pay. Correct: The city prosecutor preferred to step down rather than do his job. It is, however, better to change prefer plus to-infinitive to would rather plus infinitive....prefer to, prefer rather than, prefer more than.

Incorrect:	People prefer watching TV instead of reading.
Correct:	People prefer watching TV to reading.

Would prefer in a sentence?

We use would prefer or 'd prefer, followed by a to-infinitive or a noun, to talk about present and future preferences: I'd prefer to go by myself. Would you prefer a quieter restaurant? She'd prefer not to drive at night.

Would prefer it if meaning?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishI would prefer it ifI would prefer it ifspoken a) used to say that you wish a situation was different Sales have gone down, and obviously we'd prefer it if that didn't happen.

Would rather would prefer negative?

In negative sentences with a different subject, the negative comes on the clause that follows, not on would rather: She'd rather you didn't phone after 10 o'clock....Would rather.

same subject (+ base form)	different subject (+ past simple clause)
I'd rather stay at home than go out tonight.	I'd rather you stayed at home tonight.

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How do you use prefer correctly?

Expressing preference We use prefer to say we like one thing or activity more than another. We can use a prepositional phrase with to when we compare two things or actions: I prefer tea to coffee. We prefer going by ferry to flying.

What is a sentence for prefer?

1 I prefer coffee in the morning. 2 Generally, I prefer painting with watercolours. 3 I prefer tea to coffee. 4 I prefer savory to sweet.

Which would you prefer meaning?

"Which do you prefer?" here means the same as "Which one do you like better?" (though in a slightly more formal register). Are you asking why she didn't ask "Which one would you prefer?" That would imply that her friend was about to buy one or the other, rather than simply asking which she liked better.

Will prefer meaning?

(prɪfɜːʳ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense prefers , present participle preferring , past tense, past participle preferred. verb [no cont] If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another, and so you are more likely to choose them if there is a choice.

Would rather or had better?

Had better or would rather, would prefer? We don't use had better when we talk about preferences. We use would rather or would prefer.

Will prefer in a sentence?

Sentence examples for i will prefer from inspiring English sources. It was more preferable for the client herself to divulge the information: ' I will prefer to be the one to tell them since I know how they are.

How do you use prefer in a sentence?

Prefer sentence example

I prefer to work on my terms. ...
"I prefer ," he said with a smile. ...
Of course, but most people prefer the carpet. ...
I prefer to keep under the radar. ...
A large section of her members, accordingly, laying stress on this side of her tradition, prefer to call themselves " Catholics."

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What do u prefer meaning?

verb [no cont] If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another, and so you are more likely to choose them if there is a choice.

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