favored

• Используется в американском английском для описания кого-то или чего-то, что предпочитают или к чему относятся с особой симпатией.

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.

   Предпочитаемый

   • 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.

   Синонимыbelovedchosendearfavoritepetpreferredspecialtreasured

   Антонимыdislikedignoredunpopular

2. Given an advantageB2formal

   Treated with special advantage or privilege.

   Привилегированный

   • 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.

   Синонимыchosenpreferredprivilegedselected

   Антонимыdisadvantagedhandicapped

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, выражающего предпочтение, поддержку или доброту по отношению к кому-либо или чему-либо.

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.

   Предпочитать

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

   Синонимыchoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Антонимыavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

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

   Поддерживать

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

   Синонимыadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Антонимыcondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Благоволить

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

   Синонимыaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Антонимыdisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong