(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. / (transitive, now dated) To advance, promote (someone or something).

(now historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.

A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

Better than some other option; preferred.

present participle of prefer / present participle of preferre

A preference; the choice of something preferred.

In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

The state of being preferable.

Misspelling of preferring.

Misspelling of preferred.