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to favor
01
to prefer someone or something to an alternative
Transitive: to favor sb/sth | to favor one option over another
Examples
I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city.
She favors the blue dress over the red one for the party.
02
to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner
Transitive: to favor sb
Examples
She favors her younger brother and lets him get away with more.
It 's clear that the manager favors certain employees.
03
to avoid putting full pressure on an injured part of the body
Transitive: to favor an injured limb
Examples
He had to favor his left ankle after spraining it.
After the fall, she had to favor her leg until it healed.
04
to provide conditions or opportunities that help someone or something succeed
Transitive: to favor sth
Examples
The warm weather seems to favor the crops this season.
This new plan will favor students who struggle with traditional learning methods.
Favor
01
a kind act that is done to help a person
Examples
Could you do me a favor and lend me your book?
She asked her friend for a small favor.
02
an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
03
an inclination to approve
04
souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
05
a feeling of favorable regard
Lexical Tree
disfavor
favored
favor
