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favoring


Meanings
  • Verb

    Showing preference or support for someone or something.

    - "He is favoring the new candidate for the job."
    - "The teacher is favoring the students who study regularly."

Antonyms

discriminate , disfavor
Variants
List of all variants of favoring that leads to same result
favoring , favor , favored , favorer , favorers , favors
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to grant favor or grace' in Old French 'favor' or Latin 'favonare' which means 'to please, to be pleased'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'favor' is also used in heraldry to denote a special mark or symbol granted to an individual or family.

  2. In ancient Rome, the 'favor of the gods' was believed to bring good fortune and success.


Related Concepts
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  1. Preference: A strong liking for one alternative over another.

  2. Support: Giving assistance or encouragement to someone or something.


Culture
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In literature, favoring is often used to describe a character's bias towards a particular person or idea. In art, it can be seen as a symbol of patronage or protection.

How to Memorize "favoring"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person showing favor to someone or something by giving them a special treatment or preference.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'grace' or 'please' when remembering the meaning of favoring.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Favor is showing love and care' to memorize the meaning.


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