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PREFERENCES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word preferences. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word preferences. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PREFERENCES

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choices
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the person or thing chosen or selected

• the act of choosing or selecting

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• appealing to refined taste

desires
nounn
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

inclinations
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

leanings
nounn
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• the act of deviating from a vertical position

adjective satellite

• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

likes
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

• equal in amount or value

• having the same or similar characteristics

noun

• a similar kind

• a kind of person

adjective satellite

• conforming in every respect

verb

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• find enjoyable or agreeable

• be fond of

• feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

• want to have

predilections
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

tastes
verbv
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

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 PREFERENCES

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

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