preferred

Definition of Preferred in English :

1. preferable, preferred

more desirable than another

Example Sentences:
'coffee is preferable to tea'
'Danny's preferred name is Dan''

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Example Sentences:
'the favored child'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Preferred

adjective

liked better or valued more highly; having preference

Her own preferred methods of exercise are hiking and long cycle rides.

I don't want to leave and my preferred option is to stay for another couple of years.

Mr Howard's rating as preferred prime minister fell by 5 percent.

Ipswich is the preferred site for an extension of the Queensland University campus.

tr.v. pre·ferred, pre·fer·ring, pre·fers

1. To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value: prefers coffee to tea.

2. Law

a. To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).

b. To present (a charge) against a defendant before a court: prefer an indictment.

c. To present (a case) to a court as ready for consideration: prefer the case for trial.

3. Archaic To recommend for advancement or appointment; promote.