Bevorzugen
Example: Viele Historiker bevorzugen diese Quelle für ihre Forschung.
Definition
"Bevorzugen" means to like or choose something more than other options, showing a clear preference. For example, in history, many historians might "bevorzugen" a particular source because they find it more reliable or useful for their research work.
Etymology
The word "bevorzugen" comes from the German roots 'be-' meaning to make or cause, and 'vorzuziehen,' which relates to 'ziehen' (to pull) combined with 'vor' (before). So literally, it means to 'pull before' or prefer something ahead of others. Did you know? This reflects the idea of bringing something forward as more important or favored.
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