prefer

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Word mod pre/prae    
An initial 'pre' may be rendered by 'prae'
praef.er             V      1 1 PRES         SUB 1 S    
praefor, praefari, praefatus sum  V (1st) DEP   [XXXDX]    lesser
say/utter/mention beforehand/in advance; recite (preliminary formula);
praefer              V      3 2 PRES ACTIVE  IMP 2 S    
praefero, praeferre, praetuli, praelatus  V   [XXXBX]  
carry in front; prefer; display; offer; give preference to;