ALL meanings of preferred
pre·fer
P p - verb with object preferred to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken. 1
- verb with object preferred Law. to give priority, as to one creditor over another. 1
- verb with object preferred to put forward or present (a statement, suit, charge, etc.) for consideration or sanction. 1
- verb with object preferred to put forward or advance, as in rank or office; promote: to be preferred for advancement. 1
- adjective preferred liked better or valued more highly; having preference 0