fa‧voured British English, favored American English /ˈfeɪvəd $ -ərd/ adjective [only before noun]

1. receiving special attention, help, or treatment, sometimes in an unfair way:
favoured customers
China’s most-favored-nation trading status with the US

2. chosen or preferred by many people Synonym : popular:
Brittany is a favoured holiday destination for families.

3. a favoured team, player etc is one that is expected to win ⇒ favourite
be favoured to do something
Silva is favoured to win a medal in the marathon.

4. having desirable qualities Synonym : desirable:
a house in a favoured position on a hill

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