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favored

[ fey-verd ]

adjective

  1. regarded or treated with preference or partiality:

    Her beauty made her the favored child.

  2. enjoying special advantages; privileged:

    to be born into the favored classes.

  3. of specified appearance (usually used in combination):

    ill-favored.



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Other Word Forms

  • ڲvǰ· adverb
  • ڲvǰ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·ڲvǰ adjective
  • ܲ·ڲvǰ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of favored1

First recorded in 1350–1400, favored is from the Middle English word favo(u)red. See favor, -ed 2
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In roughly two weeks, Bernthal will be back in that favored haven, in his adopted hometown.

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He has long favored the long-debunked claim that autism is related to childhood vaccinations.

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If Trump’s first term is any indication, he’ll likely grant tariff exemptions to favored businesses.

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Following the three Kennedy Center performances, “Moon” will be visible in the next seasons over parts of America, including Southern California, where Morris has a large following and favored status in many venues.

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From the “Road to” series through buddy action movies and bromances, male friendship as comic fodder has been a constant pull, one that has increasingly favored immaturity as the catharsis.

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