What is the appropriate preposition to use to show preference?

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Which prepositions would be appropriate here ?

*She has a preference ......tea .......coffee. *

(I think the first one would be "for" but can't decide whether it should be "to" or "over" for the second one)

It would almost always be more "appropriate" (natural, idiomatic) to say she prefers tea to coffee. Or prefers tea over coffee (less than half as common, but still perfectly acceptable). — FumbleFingers, Jan 29, 2018 at 16:33

user68912user68912 · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-29 15:17:48Z

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She has a preference for tea over coffee.

But

She prefers tea to coffee.

answered Jan 29, 2018 at 15:17

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Robusto · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-29 15:39:24Z

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For is the most common preposition used with preference.

She has a preference for coffee.

For comparison purposes:

She has a preference for* tea **over coffee.

answered Jan 29, 2018 at 15:08

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