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Meanings of favor in English
Synonyms
Examples for "prefer"
Examples for "prefer"
1
Some major companies say they still prefer to bear the risk themselves.
2
The authors therefore prefer to avoid this entry portal in every case.
3
Some recipes, however, I prefer unmodified: my mother's Bakewell tart, for example.
4
I prefer Broadway Market, which is about 30 minutes away on foot.
5
We know people prefer to be supported to stay at home longer.
1
In this so-called democracy money can buy power, privilege and political patronage.
2
However, we sadly neglect the privilege we're given in Ireland with ingredients.
3
Al-Haramain also claims that FISA preempts the common law state secrets privilege.
4
You can't ask a question that elicits privilege, according to the transcript.
5
That I had enjoyed and would continue to enjoy every possible privilege.
Usage of favor in English
1
The change in the wind was altogether in favor of the brigantine.
2
In fact, television irreversibly tipped the balance in favor of the visual.
3
The political contest ended in the autumn in favor of Mr. Pierce.
4
It was a speech in favor of compromise, in favor of conciliation.
5
Strong commodity markets and good valuations also favor Canada's resource-rich equity markets.
6
The circumstances were all in favor of the success of the conspirators.
7
The minority of the committee reported in favor of the inquiry proposed.
8
Look, in a strange way this might actually work in our favor.
9
In the House, the majority in favor of this construction was twelve.
10
Growing up in East Berlin isn't exactly a point in her favor.
11
In 1618 the Synod of Dort decided in favor of this view.
12
Both declare in favor of acquiescence in the compromise measures of 1850.
13
But I do need to ask you for a favor, Chen said.
14
Such requirements can disproportionately affect minority voters who often favor Democratic candidates.
15
They thought it the work of Allah in favor of the faithful.
16
It's thought that Reagan may change his views and favor arms control.
About this term
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Favor through the time
Favor across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
South Africa
Less common