# favoring

Pronunciation: say "FAY-vuh-ring" /ˈfeɪ.vəɹ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of favor. — present participle and gerund of favor
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of favor. Use this -ing form for an ongoing preference or to name the act itself.
   - _Critics accused the board of favoring established firms over newcomers._
   - _By favoring speed over accuracy, the runners made careless mistakes._

## Noun

2. The act or state of preferring one thing or person over others; partiality or preference.
   - Simple: The act of liking or choosing one thing or person more than others.
   - _His open favoring of the eldest child caused tension in the family._
   - _The policy's favoring of local suppliers raised questions about fairness._

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