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The future tense form of 'prefers' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb prefer. Example: They will prefer to stay at home instead of going out. (They will prefer to stay at home instead of going out.)
Definition of “prefer”
- to like or favor one thing over another
- to choose or select as the best or most preferred 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 stay at home tonight.
Example
They will prefer to eat at a restaurant for dinner.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be preferring to relax at the beach.
Example
They will be preferring to spend their vacation in the mountains.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have preferred to save money for a trip.
Example
They will have preferred to complete the project before the deadline.
