preferably
If given options
Preferably indicates a preference—what would be chosen if options exist: I'd like to meet tomorrow, preferably in the morning.
It softens requests by acknowledging alternatives while stating what's desired: Send it by email, preferably as a PDF.
The word often appears in job listings and instructions to signal ideal but not absolute requirements.
Available course of action
- alternativeAnother available choice
- selectionChosen item or items
- pickPointed breaking tool
- decisionSettled course of action
election · discretion · judgment · volition · determination · verdict · conclusion · deliberation
In a helpful manner
- optimallyIn the best manner
- favorablyIn an approving manner
- ideallyIn perfect circumstances
- suitablyIn fitting manner
conveniently · advantageously · profitably · strategically · expediently · appropriately · wisely · judiciously
Yearned-for outcome
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
ideally · dream · ambition · inclination · appetite · eagerness · wanting · wishing
Unfair inclination or prejudice
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- likingPositive inclination toward
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
leaning · predilection · penchant · tendency · propensity · predisposition · bent · soft spot
option
Available course of action
- alternativeAnother available choice
- selectionChosen item or items
- pickPointed breaking tool
decision · election · discretion · judgment · volition · determination · verdict · conclusion · deliberation · rather
beneficially
In a helpful manner
suitably · conveniently · advantageously · profitably · strategically · expediently · appropriately · wisely · judiciously · prudently
wish
Yearned-for outcome
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- longingIntense, persistent desire
yearning · ideally · dream · ambition · inclination · appetite · eagerness · wanting · wishing · hopefully
bias
Unfair inclination or prejudice
affinity · leaning · predilection · penchant · tendency · propensity · predisposition · bent · soft spot · druthers
advised
Gave guidance to
- suggestedOffered for consideration
- recommendedEndorsed as worthwhile
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
advocated · counseled · encouraged · urged · proposed · supported · commended · approved · promoted · sanctioned
- if possiblemaybe, perhaps, possibly, potentially, conceivably
preferablygrudgingly
With reluctant compliance
reluctantly · unwillingly · begrudgingly · against one's will · resentfully
preferablynecessarily
As an unavoidable consequence
unavoidably · inevitably · compulsorily · mandatorily · obligatorily