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FAVOURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Favouring.

Favouring - as a noun

A feeling of favorable regard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

An inclination to approve

Example: "That style is in favor this season"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

An advantage to the benefit of someone or something

Example: "The outcome was in his favor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11party favorparty favour
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keepsake18relic7souvenir11token9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act of gracious kindness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
benignity15kindness13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Favouring - as a verb

Treat gently or carefully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Bestow a privilege upon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11privilege15

Promote over another

Example: "He favors his second daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11prefer11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13elevate10kick upstairspromote11raise5upgrade11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider as the favorite

Example: "The local team was favored"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Example Sentences

"She is favouring the new candidate for the job."
"He was favouring a more relaxed approach to the problem."
"The teacher is favouring the students who participate actively in class."
"The judge seems to be favouring the prosecution in this case."
"The CEO is favouring a cost-cutting strategy to increase profits."
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Word Game Points

Is FAVOURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, favouring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAVOURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FAVOURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, favouring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAVOURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is FAVOURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, favouring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAVOURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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