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The future tense form of 'prefer' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb prefer. Example: They will prefer to have dinner at the new restaurant. (They will prefer to have dinner at the new restaurant.)
Definition of “prefer”
- to like or favor one thing over another
- to choose or select something as the better or more desirable option
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | prefer |
| Future Continuous | preferring |
| Future Perfect | preferred |
Example
She will prefer to take the morning flight.
Example
They will prefer to stay at a beach resort.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be preferring to relax at home.
Example
They will be preferring to explore the city on foot.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have preferred a different career path.
Example
They will have preferred to spend their vacation in the mountains.
