favouring
Translation
to favor, to prefer, to support, to treat gently
Examples
The new rules seem to be favouring the larger companies.
The new rules seem to be favoring the larger companies.
I'm not favouring either side in this argument.
I'm not favoring either side in this argument.
He was favouring his left leg after the injury.
He was favoring his left leg after the injury.
Grammar Patterns
((favoring)) ((sb./sth.)) to treat (sb./sth.) better than others He is favoring the blue team.
((favoring)) ((sth.)) ((over sth.)) to prefer (sth.) to (sth. else) She is favoring the red dress over the blue one.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the verb 'to favor' + '-ing' suffix for the present participle. 'Favor' comes from Latin 'favor', meaning 'kindness, goodwill'.
Memory Tips
'Favoring' is the *action* of giving a favor or showing preference. Imagine a referee favoring one team.