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favor
to prefer or support one choice over another
Synonyms
- prefer
- support
Antonyms
- oppose
- reject
- disfavor
favor in a sentence
The evidence seems to favor the second explanation.
The survey results favor a later start time.
Where it comes from
From Latin favor 'goodwill', from favere 'to show kindness to'.
Memory hook
To favor an option is to treat it as favorable.