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favoring

5 definitions • 5 examples

1

US spelling of

2

approval or support of someone or something:

Examples:

In applying for this job, Tiffany has a lot in her favor (= to her advantage).

The city council voted in favor of (= in support of) the proposed housing development.

3

something you do to help someone, often after being asked to:

Examples:

Will you do me a favor and turn the oven on at four o’clock?

4

a small present given to guests at a party:

Examples:

party favors

5

to support or prefer one particular possibility:

Examples:

Democrats favored a temporary increase in the state sales tax.

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