The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PREFERS
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What does PREFERS mean?
PREFERS verb- To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
- To advance, promote (someone or something).
- To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").
- To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).