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Preferred or recommended
“He is the president's favoured candidate for prime minister.”
Arousing or likely to arouse envy
“They think of us as favoured beings.”
(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
Cherished or regarded with deep affection
In common use
Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference
Better than some other option
Pertaining to an endowment, as with an endowed chair at a university
Auspicious or favorable
To have picked one option over another
Well received
To have invested in or provided financial assistance
To have made a living for the benefit of others
Past tense for to have a preference for
“Renee tends to favour dark clothes to match her usual mood.”
Past tense for to advocate or show support or approval of
“It does appear that the agriculture regional commissioners appear to favour reform.”
Past tense for to work to the advantage of
“The forest area is shady and the soil is damp, conditions that favour the growth of trees.”
Past tense for to endow with a quality, ability, or asset
“After six lances were broken against the Prince, he was sure the gods would favour him with a victory as he rode clutching his seventh lance.”
Past tense for to be obliging or show beneficence toward
“The singer was at the party only as a guest, but was kind enough to favour us with an entertaining ditty.”
Past tense for to resemble or look like, especially a parent or relative
“She's pretty, and she favours her mother.”
The best or most desirable among a category, kind or class
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