give preference

Frequency: 8.229.5 per million words

To give preferential treatment to someone or something.

preferenceVERB + preference

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Examples (10)

  • The university will give preference to applicants with a strong academic record.
  • In this competition, judges are instructed to give preference to originality.
  • Historically, many employers gave preference to male candidates.
  • The new trade agreement aims to give preference to goods produced domestically.
  • You should always give preference to pedestrian safety when driving.
  • The customer service department usually gives preference to premium members.
  • We have decided to give preference to local suppliers for this project.
  • If you want to succeed, you must give preference to hard work over shortcuts.
  • The government's policy is to give preference to families with young children for housing assistance.
  • Preference is given to students who have passed mathematics and chemistry.