Wordiyofavor
Latinapproval, support, preference
Variants
About This Root
From Latin favor (goodwill, inclination, partiality), from favēre (to show kindness to). American English spells it favor/favorable; British English uses favour/favourable. Produces favorite (most preferred), favorable (showing approval), and unfavorable. The root captures the warm bias of goodwill — not neutral judgment, but active preference.
Associated Words
favor
A kind helpful act; goodwill toward someone; to prefer or support
favorable
Giving approval; advantageous or helpful
favored
Preferred or treated with special partiality
favorite
the most preferred person or thing
favour
A kind act or goodwill; to prefer or support someone
favourable
Expressing approval; advantageous or likely to lead to success
favourite
Most preferred person, thing, or competitor; most liked
unfavorable
Adverse or disadvantageous