PREFER

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

2. prefer ·vt 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.

3. prefer ·vt 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.

4. prefer ·vt 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.