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PREFERENCE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word preference. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word preference. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PREFERENCE

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predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

druthers
nounn
noun

• the right or chance to choose

orientation
nounn
noun

• the act of orienting

• an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs

• position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships

• a course introducing a new situation or environment

penchant
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

taste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

• a strong liking

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• a brief experience of something

• a small amount eaten or drunk

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

• a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• perceive by the sense of taste

• take a sample of

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• distinguish flavors

• experience briefly

Best Hypernyms For PREFERENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preference, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
alternative choice option advantage decision liking predisposition selection vantage

Alternatives for PREDILECTION

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