prefer vs compare

prefer is not a noun while compare is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prefer	No	No	Yes	No
compare	Yes	No	Yes	No

prefer (noun)	compare (noun)
	qualities that are comparable

prefer (verb)	compare (verb)
select as an alternative over another	examine and note the similarities or differences of
like better; value more highly	consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
promote over another	to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
give preference to one creditor over another	be comparable