favored

fa·vored

adjective \ˈfā-vərd\

: given special advantages over others : preferred over others

: considered most likely to win

Full Definition of FAVORED

1

:  having an appearance or features of a particular kind <hard-favored>

2

:  endowed with special advantages or gifts

3

:  providing preferential treatment <favored rates of credit>

Examples of FAVORED

1. She enjoys a favored position in the company.
2. The team is heavily favored to win the championship.

First Known Use of FAVORED

15th century

Related to FAVORED

Synonyms

beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, darling, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed

Antonyms

unbeloved

Related Words

admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred

Near Antonyms

abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged

Rhymes with FAVORED

flavored