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favoring

UK
/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ɪŋ/
favoringnoun
Translations
The teacher's favoring of certain students was evident in her grading.
La préférence de l'enseignante pour certains élèves était évidente dans ses notes.
Additional translations
favoritismeS'emploie surtout pour une préférence injuste ou un parti pris.
Definitions
The act of showing preference or partiality towards someone or something.
The teacher's favoring of certain students was evident in her grading.
Unfair support or bias shown toward someone or something.
The fans accused the commentator of blatant favoring of the home team.
Synonyms
partialness
favoritism
partiality
bias
preference
preferment
patronage
support
favoringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that shows preference or support.
Translations
They issued a statement favoring a diplomatic solution.
Ils ont publié un communiqué favorisant une solution diplomatique.
Definitions
Showing preference or support for one person or thing over another.
They issued a statement favoring a diplomatic solution.
Synonyms
leaning
favorable
pro- (pro- as prefix)
friendly (to)
amenable
supportive
partial
biased
preferential
inclined
favorverb

favoring

ing-form

favored
Past Simple
favored
Past Participle
favoring
ing-form
UK
/ˈfeɪ.və/
US
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
Translations
The teacher tends to favor students who participate actively in class.
L’enseignant a tendance à favoriser les élèves qui participent activement en classe.
Additional translations
ménagerSe dit d’une partie du corps que l’on évite d’utiliser normalement pour ne pas aggraver une douleur ou une blessure.
ressembler àEmploi au sens de « ressembler à », surtout à un membre de la famille.
Definitions
To show preference or partiality towards someone or something.
The teacher tends to favor students who participate actively in class.
To treat someone with special kindness or consideration.
She favored her younger brother by giving him the last piece of cake.
To support or advocate for a particular idea, plan, or proposal.
Many citizens favor the new policy on renewable energy.
To look like or resemble someone, especially a family member, in appearance.
The child strongly favors her father.
To treat (a part of the body) gently or reduce its use to avoid pain or further injury.
After the fall, she favored her left wrist and used her right hand for most tasks.
Synonyms
prefer
help
encourage
promote
back
advocate
assist
support
Antonyms
oppose
disfavor
favornoun
Definitions
A kind or helpful act that is done for someone.
She did me a favor by picking up my groceries when I was sick.
An advantage or benefit given to someone, often unfairly.
The manager showed favor to his nephew by promoting him over more qualified employees.
A small gift or token given to guests at a party or event.
Each wedding guest received a small favor as a thank you for attending.
Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.
The proposal was met with favor by the board members.
favoradjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for small gifts or acts of kindness given to guests at an event.
The couple ordered custom favor boxes for their wedding reception.
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