favored
UK: ˈfeɪvəd | US: ˈfeɪvərd
adj. preferred or given special treatment
adj. endowed with advantages; privileged
vt. (past tense of "favor") supported or approved
The word "favored" originates from the Old French "favor" (kindness, support), derived from Latin "favor" (goodwill, partiality). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle or adjective, indicating a state of having received favor. Over time, "favored" evolved to describe both the act of being preferred and the inherent privilege resulting from such preference.
She was the favored candidate for the promotion.
The team favored a defensive strategy in the final match.
His favored status among the teachers was obvious.
The proposal was favored by the majority of the committee.
Despite being favored to win, they lost the championship.