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Specially chosen as the best or most desirable
“Growth cannot be only for the favoured few if certain groups are being left out.”
Regarded with deep and special affection
“Just as Leah feared, that newborn son, Joseph, the child of the favoured wife, became the favoured child of the next generation.”
Blessed with fortune or luck
“His dreams revealed a blessed and favoured life in which not only his brothers, but even his father and mother, would bow before him in reverence.”
Being the best or most advantageous option
“In such circumstances, a complete change would be the favoured option.”
(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
Currently popular or in demand
Desired or sought after
Provided or furnished with something, especially something desirable or useful
Having been provided with support or aid
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
The best of its kind or class
Having a good reputation and well respected
Having the requisite authority or permission
Possessing financial wealth
To have picked one option over another
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.”
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