favored

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui est préférée ou traitée avec une faveur particulière, souvent dans un contexte américain.

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.

   favorisé / préféré

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelovedchosendearfavoritepetpreferredspecialtreasured

   Antonymesdislikedignoredunpopular

2. Given an advantageB2formal

   Treated with special advantage or privilege.

   favorisé, privilégié

   • 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.

   Synonymeschosenpreferredprivilegedselected

   Antonymesdisadvantagedhandicapped

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une préférence, un appui ou une bienveillance envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou pour rendre service de manière spéciale.

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.

   Préférer ou choisir

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

   Synonymeschoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Antonymesavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

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

   favoriser, appuyer

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

   Synonymesadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Antonymescondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Traiter avec bienveillance

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

   Synonymesaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Antonymesdisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong