favored

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, um jemanden oder etwas zu beschreiben, der oder das bevorzugt wird oder dem besondere Sympathie entgegengebracht wird.

Used in American English to describe someone or something that is preferred or treated with special liking.

1. Preferred or likedB1formal

   Regarded with special preference or liking.

   Bevorzugt

   • She is the favored candidate for the promotion.
   • This restaurant is a favored spot among locals.
   • He is favored by his teachers for his hard work.

   Synonymebelovedchosendearfavoritepetpreferredspecialtreasured

   Antonymedislikedignoredunpopular

2. Given an advantageB2formal

   Treated with special advantage or privilege.

   Bevorzugt

   • The favored team won the championship easily.
   • Students from wealthy backgrounds are often favored in the system.
   • The company's favored status gave them access to exclusive deals.

   Synonymechosenpreferredprivilegedselected

   Antonymedisadvantagedhandicapped

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand bevorzugt, unterstützt oder jemandem einen Gefallen tut bzw. wohlwollend behandelt.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing preference, support, or kindness toward someone or something.

1. Prefer or chooseB1formal

   To like or choose one thing over another.

   Bevorzugen

   • She favors classical music over pop.
   • The committee favored the second proposal.
   • He favors working in the morning rather than at night.

   Synonymechoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Antonymeavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

   To support or approve of a person, idea, or action.

   Unterstützen

   • The judge favored the defendant's argument.
   • Many voters favor the new policy.
   • She favors the idea of reducing taxes.

   Synonymeadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Antonymecondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Begünstigen

   • The teacher favored the shy student with extra help.
   • Fortune favored the brave explorers.
   • He was favored by his boss with a promotion.

   Synonymeaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Antonymedisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong