preferment

[prəˈfɜːmənt]

preferment Definition

• 1. the act of giving someone a more important job or position than other people
• 2. promotion

Using preferment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preferment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was offered preferment to the position of CEO.

• Example

  The company's policy is to give preferment to employees who have been with them for a long time.

• Example

  She received preferment over her colleagues due to her exceptional performance.

preferment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for preferment

• advancement
• elevation
• promotion

Antonyms for preferment

• demotion
• disfavor

Phrases with preferment

• preferment of charges

  the act of formally accusing someone of a crime

  Example

  The police announced the preferment of charges against the suspect.

• preferment of learning

  the promotion of education and intellectual pursuits

  Example

  The university's mission is the preferment of learning and research.

• preferment of friends

  the act of giving preferential treatment to friends or associates

  Example

  The politician was accused of nepotism and preferment of friends in his appointments.

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Summary: preferment in Brief

The term 'preferment' [prəˈfɜːmənt] refers to the act of giving someone a more important job or position than others, often as a form of promotion. It can also denote the preferential treatment of friends or associates. Examples include 'He was offered preferment to the position of CEO' and 'She received preferment over her colleagues due to her exceptional performance.'