noun
Uncommon
favoring
Favoring (noun) means the act of preferring one thing or person over another. Example: “Her favoring of the older applicants raised some eyebrows.”
noun
1
The act of preferring one thing or person over another.
"Her favoring of the older applicants raised some eyebrows."
"The judge was accused of favoring the home team."
How to use favoring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing preference for someone or something.
Common pairings
a favoring of
accused of favoring
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Word forms
- Plural
- favorings
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Rhymes for favoring
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What does “favoring” mean?
The word “favoring” means the act of preferring one thing or person over another. In plain terms, showing preference for someone or something.
How do you use “favoring” in a sentence?
Here is “favoring” used in a sentence: “Her favoring of the older applicants raised some eyebrows.”
What part of speech is “favoring”?
“Favoring” is a noun.
Is “favoring” a common word?
“Favoring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
