Prefer

Prefer to do sth (NOT to doing): ‘They’d prefer to wait and see what happens.’ When you talking about a future or imaginary event, use (would) prefer + to do sth (NOT doing): ‘I think I’d prefer to wait a bit longer, just in case the others show up.’

Prefer (doing) sth to (doing) sth else (NOT than): ‘He normally prefers classical music to rock.’ ‘Most women prefer breastfeeding to bottle feeding.’