favoring

verb

Definition of favoringnext
present participle of favor
1
as in appeasing
to do a service or favor for although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song

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2
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it

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3
as in preferring
to show partiality toward older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters

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4
as in endowing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute favored with good looks

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
  1. appeasing
  2. accepting
  3. preferring
  4. tolerating
  5. gifting
  6. indulging
  7. accommodating
  8. satisfying
Verb
  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeasing
Verb
  • And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.
    Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepting
Verb
  • Also, many Americans are thrilled by their connection with needy persons through crowdfunding, preferring that to traditional giving.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of preferring
Verb
  • Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerating
Verb
  • In Mainland China, Tencent’s Zhang Jun posted on WeChat that the recent news around gifting on WeChat was a rumor.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mountain & Sackett’s influence is felt beyond traditional menswear, and gifting men who submit to the style and aesthetic.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gifting
Verb
  • In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of indulging
Verb
  • The interior is accommodating and attractive.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The most recent leg up is a direct result of anticipation that the Fed likely will not be as accommodating in 2025 following a full percentage point cut in benchmark borrowing rates since September, according to Michael Darda, chief economist and macrostrategist at Roth Capital Partners.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of accommodating
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfying
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