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Common collocations with preference in American Collocation

preference noun

US /ˈpref(ə)rəns/

personal

individual
personal

In the end it all comes down to personal preference.

definite

clear
marked
particular
strong

There was no single view but a strong preference for (b).

relating to a particular subject or activity

constitutional
cultural
ideological
political
racial
sexual

In December 2003, the government introduced legislation making discrimination in the workplace over sexual preference illegal.

showing position in a series

first, second etc

The voter may express a third preference, so that if the Liberal Democrat candidate is eliminated, then the voter can still influence whether a Labour or a Conservative candidate is elected.

general

general

There was a general preference for the small group sessions rather than the set-piece lectures.

shown by a particular group

parental
patient
public

It is unrealistic – and unfair to parents – to give the impression that parental preference can always be met.

different

different

At the end of the day, different people have different preferences.

have a preference

have

If you have a preference, please let me know which day you prefer.

show a preference

exhibit
indicate
reflect
reveal
show

In the first six weeks, babies show no preference for a particular person.

state a preference

declare
express
specify
state

This section of the form allows you to express a preference for the school you want your child to go to.

give preference to someone or something

give

The College gives preference to applicants with Mathematics at A level.

suit someone’s preference

match
meet
suit

There is a range of lodging in the village to suit all preferences and budgets.

know someone’s preference

know

Please let us know your preference when making your reservation.

on a computer

change
configure
reset
set

Under the Options menu you can set various preferences for display.

choose

choose
select

The restaurant can send a menu so we can choose our preferences beforehand.