German word

favorisieren

Pronunciation

IPA/faˌvoːʁiˈziːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbfavor

Example

Die Firma favorisiert regionale Zulieferer.

The company favors regional suppliers.

Illustration for favorisieren (favor)

More examples

Die Kommission favorisiert Kandidaten mit praktischer Erfahrung.

The commission favors candidates with practical experience.

Core concept

One choice moves to the front of a competition and receives active backing.

Common phrases

  • einen Geschäftspartner favorisieren

    favor a business partner

  • bei Vertragsvergaben favorisieren

    favor in contract awards

  • bestimmte Gruppen favorisieren

    favor certain groups

Similar words

begünstigen: Give a person or group special advantages or favorable treatment.
bevorzugen: Choose or select one person or thing ahead of others.
unterstützen: Help a person, group, or activity through aid or practical assistance.
fördern: Support growth or development through funding, encouragement, or other help.

Definition in German

eine Person, eine Option oder eine Gruppe aktiv unterstützen oder bevorzugen, sodass sie gegenüber anderen Vorteile erhält.

Word origin

The German verb favorisieren is a French loanword based on Latin favere, 'to show favor', with the meaning of granting preference or support.

Usage tips

  • Favorisieren is not separable, so its prefix stays attached in forms such as 'Die Firma favorisiert regionale Zulieferer'.

Other meanings

  • prioritizeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Favorisierungpreferential treatmentnoun
  • Favoritismusfavoritismnoun

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