favored

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favored

The teacher called on the favored student first.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Preferred or given special advantage: Treated with partiality or receiving preferential treatment.
    • Regarded with special favor or approval: Being the object of special liking or support.
Usage

The adjective "favored" describes a person, group, or thing that receives special advantages, preferential treatment, or is held in higher regard compared to others. It often implies an imbalance or inequality in treatment.

Examples
  • The favored candidate was given the job despite having less experience than other applicants.
  • In many cultures, the eldest son was the favored heir to the family estate.
  • The team played the match under favored conditions, with the wind at their backs.
  • She was the teacher's favored student and often received extra help.
Advanced Usage
  • "favored nation": In international trade, a country granted the most advantageous trade terms by another country.
    • The treaty granted them favored nation status, reducing tariffs on their exports.
  • To be favored to win: To be considered the most likely winner in a competition.
    • The champion is heavily favored to win the match tomorrow.
Variants and Related Words
  • Favor (verb): To prefer, support, or show approval for someone or something.
    • The manager seems to favor a more cautious approach.
  • Favorable (adjective): Expressing approval; advantageous.
    • The project received a favorable review from the committee.
  • Favorite (adjective/noun): Preferred above all others.
    • What is your favorite color? (adjective)
    • This book is an old favorite of mine. (noun)
Synonyms
  • Preferred: Liked or wanted more than another.
  • Privileged: Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
  • Advantaged: Being in a favorable position or circumstance.
Antonyms
  • Disfavored: Regarded or treated with disapproval.
  • Neglected: Not receiving proper care or attention.
Related Phrases
  • In favor of: Supporting or approving of.
    • The committee voted in favor of the new proposal.
  • Curry favor: To seek to gain favor through flattery or servile behavior.
    • He was always trying to curry favor with his superiors.
favored

The teacher called on the favored student first.

Adjective
  1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
    • the favored child

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