Favoured Meaning in English
word · lemma: favour
Definition
Describes someone or something that is given special advantage, preference, or is liked more than others.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal or written; often used in passive forms like 'the favoured candidate'. Common with people, groups, objects, or choices that receive special treatment or preference. Do not confuse with 'favorite' (personal preference); 'favoured' emphasizes advantage given, not just liking.
Spanish: favorecido - preferidoPortuguese (BR): favorecido - preferidoPortuguese (PT): favorecido - preferidoChinese (Simplified): 受青睐的 - 被偏爱的Chinese (Traditional): 受青睞的 - 被偏愛的Hindi: प्रसिद्ध - पसंदीदाArabic: مُفضَّل - مُحابىBengali: বিশেষ সুবিধাপ্রাপ্ত - অধিক পছন্দনীয়Russian: привилегированный - пользующийся предпочтениемJapanese: 優遇された - 特別に選ばれたVietnamese: được ưu ái - được ưu đãiKorean: 우대받는 - 특혜를 받는Turkish: ayrıcalıklı - tercih edilenUrdu: مخصوص - ترجیح یافتہIndonesian: diistimewakan - dipilih
Example Sentences
She is the favoured student in the class.
basic
This is the most favoured option among voters.
basic
The favoured team won the game.
basic
He always felt his brother was the favoured one at home.
natural
The new policy gives favoured status to local businesses.
natural
It’s clear who the favoured candidate is for this job.
natural