Definition
Definition of favoring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
opinionUS showing approval or preferenceUS
- The teacher gave a favoring nod to the student's answer.
2.
biasUS exhibiting bias or partialityUS
- The judge was criticized for his favoring attitude.
Noun
choiceUS the act of showing preference for one thing over anotherUS
- His favoring of one candidate was clear to everyone.
Origin of favoring
Latin, favorem (goodwill)
Terms with favoring included in their meaning
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politics
relating to a political ideology favoring collective ownership and party rule
supportive stance
favoring or supporting
politics
favoring or promoting progress or reform
politics
favoring extreme changes in society or politics
advocacy
favoring public ownership and policies that reduce inequality
society
favoring the most powerful or talented people
tradition
group favoring traditional ideas
hand preference
state of favoring the right hand for tasks
favoring something
make it clear that one thing is liked more than others
nearby harvest
tied to a movement favoring direct purchase from area growers for meals
remark
reflecting gender bias favoring men
pro-force
favoring the use of military force
favoring policies
favoring Russian policies or interests
politics culture
supporting or favoring Western countries or ideas
behavior
in a fair way not favoring any side or person
ideological support
favoring private ownership and free market policies
economics
person favoring laissez-faire and self-regulating markets
anti state theory
person supporting abolition of government, favoring voluntary cooperation
politics
people with peaceful views and those favoring war
equality
favoring social equality and equal opportunities
political thought
social theory favoring individual freedom over collective control
progressive
favoring or practicing a departure from traditional styles or values
bias
favoring one side over another
politics
side of politics favoring social equality
Examples of favoring in a sentence
The manager's favoring attitude boosted team morale. His favoring remarks were noted by the committee. Favoring policies can lead to unfair advantages. The committee’s favoring of senior staff angered newer employees. Media favoring of sensational stories can distort public debate.
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- French:favorable, préférence, ...
- German:begünstigend, Bevorzugung, ...
- Italian:favorevole, preferenza, ...
- Spanish:favorable, favoritismo, ...
- Portuguese:favorável, favorecimento, ...
- Chinese:赞成的, 偏爱行为, ...
- Japanese:好意的な, えこひいき, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَيِّد, تَفْضِيل, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲדִיף, הַעֲדָפָה, ...
- Russian:благоприятный, благоприятствование, ...
- Ukrainian:схвальний, прихильність, ...
- Hindi:अनुकूल, तरफ़दारी, ...
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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