What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
favoured
Example
The favoured candidate won the election by a large margin. [favoured: adjective]
Example
The team is favoured to win the championship this year. [favoured: verb]
favored
Example
The favored employee was given a promotion. [favored: adjective]
Example
The senator favored the new policy proposal. [favored: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Favored is more commonly used in American English, while favoured is more common in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between favoured and favored?
Favoured is generally considered more formal than favored, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.
