favored

adjective
UK: /ˈfeɪvəd/
US: /ˈfeɪvərd/

  1. Preferred or liked more than others.

    1. She is the favored child, always getting special treatment.
    2. This restaurant is favored by locals because of its fresh seafood.

  2. Given an advantage or preferential treatment.

    1. The team was favored to win the championship game easily.
    2. The new law favored large corporations over small businesses in some areas.

Synonyms

chosen preferred blessed
favored verb

  1. To prefer or like someone or something more than others.

    1. I favored the blue dress over the red one for the party
    2. She favored her left leg, likely because she injured it before.

  2. To give an advantage to someone or something.

    1. The tax policy favored businesses that invested in renewable energy sources
    2. The coach favored speed and agility during the soccer player selections.
favored adjective

  1. Having been treated with preference or given an advantage.

    1. He was a favored son, always praised by his parents
    2. As a favored employee, she received early access to company benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "favored" in English means: Preferred or liked more than others., Given an advantage or preferential treatment..

The phonetic transcription of "favored" is /ˈfeɪvəd/ in British English and /ˈfeɪvərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "favored": chosen, preferred, blessed.

Example usage of "favored": "She is the favored child, always getting special treatment.". More examples on the page.