Definition of favored
- hard-favored
- favored rates of credit
She enjoys a favored position in the company.
The team is heavily favored to win the championship.
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15th century
beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-haired;
abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite;
: given special advantages over others : preferred over others
: considered most likely to win
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