favor

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Favor' is used when you prefer or support a particular person, idea, or thing more than others. It also can mean to do something helpful for someone, like a friend asking you for a favor meaning they need your help.

Examples in Different Contexts

Public policies might 'favor' certain groups over others. A political analyst could observe, 'This new tax law seems to favor large corporations.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We are evaluating several public wellbeing initiatives. Each carries unique advantages, but we must implement one that has the maximum societal return.

Response:

I favor the literacy program considering the long-term positive impact it carries on individuals and communities.

Tech

Scenario:

We're selecting a frontend development framework for our new web application. Each one has its strengths, but we need one that integrates seamlessly with our existing backend.

Response:

Vue.js is simple and yet powerful. That's why I favor it for our frontend development.