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favoured

 

[ ˈfeɪ.vərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

preferred status

Favoured refers to something that is given an advantage, preference, or special treatment over others. It often describes someone or something that is liked or supported more than others.

Synonyms

popular, preferred, privileged, selected

Examples of usage

  • She is the favoured candidate for the promotion.
  • The restaurant is favoured by locals for its delicious food.
  • He received favoured treatment due to his family's influence.
  • This species is favoured in conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "favoured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 favorecido

🇮🇳 पसंदीदा

🇩🇪 bevorzugt

🇮🇩 diutamakan

🇺🇦 улюблений

🇵🇱 ulubiony

🇯🇵 好ましい

🇫🇷 préféré

🇪🇸 favorecido

🇹🇷 tercih edilen

🇰🇷 선호되는

🇸🇦 مفضل

🇨🇿 preferovaný

🇸🇰 preferovaný

🇨🇳 受欢迎的

🇸🇮 priljubljen

🇮🇸 vinsæll

🇰🇿 жақсы көретін

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებული

🇦🇿 seçilmiş

🇲🇽 favorecido

Etymology

The word 'favoured' comes from the Old French word 'favorer', which means to show kindness or goodwill, and from the Latin 'favorem', meaning favor or goodwill. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word 'dyeu', relating to the concept of light and brightness. The word has evolved over centuries, maintaining its core meaning of preference or support. In Middle English, it appeared as 'favourite', referring to someone who is particularly liked or cherished. The use of 'favoured' in the contemporary context encompasses not just personal preferences but also social, economic, or political advantages. Thus, the evolution of 'favoured' reflects cultural and societal changes in the perception of support and preference.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,456 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.