On preferring

Abstract In this paper, I draw attention to comparative preference claims, i.e. sentences of the form $$\ulcorner $$ ⌜ S prefers p q $$\urcorner ⌝ . show that claims exhibit interesting patterns, and try develop a semantics captures them. Then use my account provide an analysis desire. The resulting entry for desire ascriptions is independently motivated, finds support from wide range phenomena.