It's used in these ways:
* Present perfect tense: I have preferred tea to coffee for years.
* Past perfect tense: They had preferred to stay home but ultimately decided to go out.
* Passive voice: This style of music is preferred by many listeners.
It's used in these ways:
* Present perfect tense: I have preferred tea to coffee for years.
* Past perfect tense: They had preferred to stay home but ultimately decided to go out.
* Passive voice: This style of music is preferred by many listeners.