Favored
/ˈfeɪvərd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo treat or regard with special favor or preference.
/ˈfeɪvərd/
To show preference or approval for someone or something.
The judge favored the defendant's argument.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get to pick a dessert. If you *favored* the chocolate cake, it means you liked it best and chose it over all the other options.
👶 For kids: To like something or someone more than other things or people.
More Examples
The company favored applicants with experience in the field.
She favored the idea of going on vacation to the beach.
How It's Used
"The committee favored the proposal that addressed the most urgent needs."
"The home team was favored to win the championship."
Preferred or treated with special favor or advantage.
/ˈfeɪvərd/
Preferred or regarded with favor; enjoying special advantages.
She was the favored student of the teacher.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and one person is *favored*. This means they get extra help, better chances, or are just more likely to win.
👶 For kids: Special and liked a lot.
More Examples
The favored team won the championship.
The company's favored clients receive priority service.
How It's Used
"The favored candidate received the most donations."
"The favored stock performed well during the economic recovery."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
The favored few
A small group of people who receive special advantages or treatment.
"Only the favored few were invited to the private party."
From Middle English *favouren*, from Old French *favoier* (to favor, support), from Latin *favor* (goodwill, support).
Historically, 'favored' was used in a similar way, referring to those who were in the good graces of a monarch or authority.
Memory tip
Think of 'favor' as giving a special 'flavor' to a person or thing.
Word Origin
"goodwill, support"