preference

clear, definite, marked, strong

slight

individual, personal

Children should be allowed to choose their own clothes based on individual preference.

consumer

first, second, etc.

My second preference for the job was working in marketing, but I got the position in sales instead.

have

Most parents have a strong preference for schools close to their home.

demonstrate

express, indicate, show, state

give sb

The job interview panel gave preference to candidates with previous teaching experience.

receive

for ~

She likes to shop at the local market, for preference, rather than the supermarket.

in ~ to

She chose to study mathematics in preference to art at university.

~ as to/with regard to

My parents have a preference with regard to which restaurant we visit on weekends.

~ between

Most customers have a strong preference between tea and coffee in the morning.

~ for sth (over sth)

Many people have a preference for coffee over tea in the morning.

~ in

Many teenagers show a strong preference in the music they listen to every day.

in order of preference

The restaurant had to arrange the desserts in order of preference based on customer reviews.