favored

adjective

fa·​vored ˈfā-vərd How to pronounce favored (audio)
1
: having an appearance or features of a particular kind
hard-favored
2
: endowed with special advantages or gifts
3
: providing preferential treatment
favored rates of credit

Examples of favored in a Sentence

She enjoys a favored position in the company. The team is heavily favored to win the championship.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of favored was in the 15th century

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“Favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favored. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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