favored
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
liked more than others or given special treatment.
regarded with particular approval or preference; often used to describe a candidate or option with the best chance of success.
Simple“The blue team was the favored choice to win the tournament this year.”
In context“Despite the lack of formal endorsement, she remained the favored candidate among the younger demographic of the electorate.”
UsageCommonly used before a noun to indicate a status of preference.
- 02 C1 Advanced
having better conditions or more luck than others.
endowed with special advantages or privileges; often used in social or economic contexts.
Simple“Children from favored backgrounds often have better access to private tutors.”
In context“The report highlights how certain favored industries received significant tax breaks while smaller businesses struggled to survive.”
Teacher's tipIn this context, the word implies a systemic or unfair advantage rather than just being liked.
SynonymsprivilegedadvantagedAntonyms
“The following day, in an all-capital letter post similar in style and language to those favored by the president, it wrote: “Our maps are big and beautiful.”
“Early voting, whether in person or by mail, were methods typically favored by older Michigan voters who chose Stevens.”