favouring

[ˈfeɪvərɪŋ]

favouring Definition

• 1. showing approval or preference for something
• 2. supporting or advocating for something

Using favouring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "favouring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The new policy is favouring small businesses.

• Example

  The judge is favouring the prosecution's argument.

• Example

  The teacher is favouring certain students over others.

• Example

  The coach is favouring a more aggressive playstyle.

favouring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for favouring

• approving
• preferring
• advocating
• supporting
• backing

Antonyms for favouring

• disapproving
• opposing
• rejecting

Phrases with favouring

• favouring one's own

  showing preference or bias towards oneself or one's own group

  Example

  The politician was accused of favouring his own interests over those of his constituents.

• favouring luck

  relying on chance or luck rather than skill or strategy

  Example

  The gambler was favouring luck, hoping to win big without any real plan.

• favouring the underdog

  showing support or preference for the weaker or disadvantaged party in a situation

  Example

  The sports commentator was favouring the underdog team, hoping for an upset victory.

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Summary: favouring in Brief

The term 'favouring' [ˈfeɪvərɪŋ] describes showing approval or preference for something, often in a biased way. It can refer to policies, arguments, people, or even playstyles, as in 'The coach is favouring a more aggressive playstyle.' Phrases like 'favouring one's own' and 'favouring the underdog' denote bias towards oneself or weaker parties, respectively.