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Definition of favored - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
preferenceUS preferred or recommendedUS
- He was the favored candidate in the election..
2.
advantageUS given special advantages or privilegesUS
- The favored team had better training facilities.
Expressions with favored
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country given special trade advantages
The treaty granted them favored nation status in trade.
grants a nation the best trade terms available
The most-favored-nation clause ensures equal trade opportunities among countries..
having facial features that are not appealing
He was known for his ill-favored face.
having a pleasing appearance
The well-favored actor was popular among fans..
Origin of favored
Latin, favere (to favor) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with favored included in their meaning
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fortunate
favored by good fortune or success
special
person highly favored or regarded as special
media
celebrity favored by media with positive coverage
unpopular
not currently favored or popular
favorite person
person who is fondly indulged or favored
style
established or favored by custom or use
emotion
particularly cherished or favored
relationship
duo that is widely approved or favored
favoritism
person favored or preferred by someone in authority
workplace
employee favored by the boss
admiration
favored youth held in high esteem
retirement planning
tax-favored arrangement for later-life funds and income
metaphorical
person who is favored or preferred
favoritism
girl who is favored or preferred
favoritism
person favored by someone in power
favorite
favored or desired
favored outcome
preference for a particular outcome or result
favoritism
person favored or treated specially by someone in authority
divine favor
higher power has favored us
privilege
woman or girl who is especially favored or privileged
luck
be favored by chance in a beneficial way
divine favor
highly favored or fortunate by divine grace
favored place
place believed to be favored by God
favored
having gained favor or approval
Examples of favored in a sentence
She was the favored student of the professor. The favored candidate received more media coverage. In the competition, she was the favored contestant.
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- French:favori, favorisé, ...
- German:bevorzugt, begünstigt, ...
- Italian:preferito, privilegiato, ...
- Spanish:favorecido, privilegiado, ...
- Portuguese:recomendado, privilegiado, ...
- Chinese:受青睐的, 受宠, ...
- Japanese:好まれる, 優遇された, ...
- Arabic:مُفَضَّل, مُتَمَيِّز, ...
- Hebrew:מוּעָדָף, ...
- Russian:предпочтительный, привилегированный, ...
- Ukrainian:улюблений, фаворит, ...
- Hindi:पसंदीदा, विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त, ...
Definition of favor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kind actUS act of kindness beyond what is due or usualUS
- He did me a great favor by helping me move..
2.
benefitUS advantage or benefitUS
- The new policy works in our favor.
3.
socialUS support or approval given to someone or somethingUS
- The proposal has found favor among the majority of the council..
4.
giftUS small gift given to guestsUS
- Each guest received a party favor.
5.
biasUS partiality or biasUS
- The judge showed favor to the defendant.
Verb
1.
support preferenceUS support or prefer one option or person over othersUS
- She tends to favor local products when shopping.
2.
privilegeUS bestow a privilege or advantage uponUS
- The manager favored him with a promotion.
Images of favor
small gift given to guests
Expressions with favor
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try to win approval by flattery
He tried to court favor with his boss by complimenting her.
seek to gain advantage by flattering or pleasing someone
He tried to curry favor with his boss by working late..
system where people exchange and keep track of favors
He used the favor bank to get help moving.
perform a helpful action for someone
Could you do me a favor and pass the salt?
perform a helpful action for someone
Can you do me a favor and pass the salt?
gain approval or support from someone
She worked hard to find favor with her new boss.
benefiting or supporting someone
The judge ruled in her favor.
not currently popular or approved
The politician is out of favor with voters.
do something nice in return
She helped me move, so I want to repay the favor.
having conditions that increase your chances of success
With the new rules, the game is stacked in your favor.
approve or support something or someone
The manager looks with favor on innovative ideas.
without being influenced by personal feelings
The journalist reported the news without fear or favor.
request help or a service from someone
She asked a favor from her neighbor to watch her dog.
perform a helpful act for someone
She decided to do a favor for her neighbor.
supporting or approving of something
She is in favor of the new policy.
supporting or approving something or someone
She voted in favor of the new policy.
to someone's advantage or benefit
The decision was made in her favor.
be obligated to return a favor
I helped him move, so now I owe him a favor.
small gift given to party guests
Each child received a party favor at the birthday party.
do something nice for someone who helped you
She returned a favor by helping him move.
do something similar for someone who helped you
She helped me move, so I will return the favor.
having approval or support from someone
She is in favor with the board members.
gain approval or support from someone
He tried to win favor with his boss by working late.
to become liked or approved by someone
She worked hard to gain favor with her new boss.
Origin of favor
Latin, favor (goodwill)
Examples of favor in a sentence
Doing a favor for a neighbor can build community. She did me a favor by lending her notes. Winning the lottery was a huge favor to them. Her ideas quickly gained favor with the committee. The new policy found favor among the employees. The wedding favors were beautifully wrapped for the guests.
Guests left with small favors as a token of appreciation. The teacher's favor was evident in grading. Favor was shown in the selection process. He seems to favor his left hand when writing. The committee will favor proposals that are environmentally friendly. She favored her son with extra dessert. The teacher favored the student by giving extra time.
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- French:service, privilégier, ...
- German:Gefallen, bevorzugen, ...
- Italian:favore, preferire, ...
- Spanish:favor, preferir, ...
- Portuguese:favor, preferir, ...
- Chinese:恩惠, 给予特权, ...
- Japanese:好意, 好む, ...
- Arabic:مَعْرُوف, فَضَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:טוֹבָה, לְהַעֲדִיף, ...
- Russian:одолжение, предпочитать, ...
- Ukrainian:послуга, надавати перевагу, ...
- Hindi:एहसान, पसंद करना, ...
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