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Preferred or recommended
“He is the president's favoured candidate for prime minister.”
Desired or sought after
“They think of us as favoured beings.”
(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
Better than some other option
Cherished or regarded with deep affection
In common use
Showing favoritism or favorable treatment
Provided or furnished with something, especially something desirable or useful
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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