Words For Preferences

noun a person's preference or choice in a matter

• Given the opportunity, I would choose to go with my druthers and pursue further education.
• If I had my druthers, I'd spend all day at the beach.
• I'd pick pizza for dinner if it were up to my druthers.
• In an ideal world, everyone would get their druthers and live their dreams.

adverb to a certain or significant extent or degree

• I would rather not attend the meeting tomorrow due to a prior commitment.
• I'd rather go to the beach than stay home all day.
• I'd way rather hang out with my friends than study for that test.
• She is a rather shy person, preferring to stay in the background during social events.