favored

• Usado para descrever alguém ou algo que é preferido ou tratado com especial simpatia ou consideração. Também pode indicar quem recebe tratamento privilegiado ou vantagens especiais.

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.

   Preferido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbelovedchosendearfavoritepetpreferredspecialtreasured

   Antônimosdislikedignoredunpopular

2. Given an advantageB2formal

   Treated with special advantage or privilege.

   Privilegiado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschosenpreferredprivilegedselected

   Antônimosdisadvantagedhandicapped

• Verbo usado para indicar preferência, apoio ou gentileza em relação a alguém ou algo.

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.

   Preferir

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

   Sinônimoschoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Antônimosavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

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

   Apoiar

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

   Sinônimosadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Antônimoscondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Favorecer

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

   Sinônimosaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Antônimosdisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong