favored

/ˈfeɪvərd/
adjective
  1. Receiving special treatment or preference over others.
    • The favored student always got extra time on tests.
    • In many families, the youngest child is often the most favored.
    • She was the favored candidate for the promotion.
  2. Having a particular advantage or desirable quality.
    • This region is favored with mild weather all year round.
    • He was favored with a natural talent for music.
    • The team is favored to win the championship this year.
verb
  1. Past tense of favor: showed preference or support for someone or something.
    • The committee favored the proposal from the local company.
    • The judge favored the defendant with a lenient sentence.
    • She favored her oldest son in her will.
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