Favored

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvərd/

Definitions of favored

verb to regard with favor; to prefer or choose above others

Example Sentences

A1 I favored the blue shirt over the red one.

A2 She favored spending time outdoors rather than indoors.

B1 The manager favored promoting from within the company.

B2 The judge favored a lenient sentence for the first-time offender.

C1 The professor favored a more hands-on approach to learning in the classroom.

C2 The CEO favored a bold new strategy to expand the company's market share.

Examples of favored in a Sentence

formal The new policy is favored by the majority of shareholders.

informal Most people seem to like the new rule.

slang The cool kids are totally into the latest trend.

figurative The wind favored the sailboat, propelling it forward effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of favored

• past tense: favored
• plural: favored
• comparative: more favored
• superlative: most favored
• present tense: favor
• future tense: will favor
• perfect tense: have favored
• continuous tense: is favoring
• singular: favored
• positive degree: favored
• infinitive: to favor
• gerund: favoring
• participle: favored

Origin and Evolution of favored

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'favored' originated from the Latin word 'favoritus' meaning 'regarded with favor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'favored' has evolved to encompass not just being regarded with favor, but also being preferred or chosen over others.