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Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old French favorer, from Medieval Latin favōrō, favōrāre.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /faːˈvuːrən/, /ˈfaːvurən/
Verb
favouren (third-person singular simple present favoureth, present participle favourende, favourynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle favoured)
- To be favourable towards; to prefer.
- To show favour towards; to encourage or assist.
- (rare) To be biased or prejudiced towards.
Conjugation
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
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