Favoring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Favoring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of favor.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of favor.
More Meanings
- (philosophy) The act or state by which one favors something; preference.
Example Sentences
Unlike in Smith's case, however, here the relevant intuition does not concern a particular example, but moral favorings in general. Intuitively, it is said, what we morally ought to do simply does not depend on what we want to do.
Word Forms
- favorings
Synonyms for favoring
Depending on context, synonyms include affirmative, pro.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affirmative, pro, encouraging, facilitating, favouring, foster.
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