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Meaning of favoring
The primary meaning of the word "favoring" is to show approval or support for something or someone.
Etymology of favoring
The word "favoring" originates from the Old French word "faveur," meaning "approval" or "support"
It is derived from the Latin word "favor," meaning "kindness" or "goodwill"
Historically, the word "favoring" has been used to describe the act of showing support or approval, often in a way that is considered unfair or biased
Synonyms
supporting
backing
promoting
advocating
encouraging
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
blessing
commending
praising
recommending
preferring
liking
inclining
leaning
predisposing
biasing
inclining towards
leaning towards
tending towards
disposed to
prone to
susceptible to
sympathetic to
partial to
fond of
biased towards
oriented towards
Definitions
- Showing approval or support for something or someone
- Giving an unfair advantage to someone or something
- Having a preference for something or someone
Usage Examples
- The new policy is favoring large corporations over small businesses
- She has been favoring her right leg since the injury
- The judge was accused of favoring the prosecution
Antonyms
opposing
resisting
rejecting
disapproving
condemning
criticizing
discouraging
hindering
obstructing
blocking
thwarting
frustrating
disfavoring
dismissing
disregarding
ignoring
neglecting
opposing
refuting
repudiating
spurning