Favor and Predilection

Favor

Favor noun - An attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities.
Usage example: although his own son is on the hockey team that he coaches, Mr. Watkins conscientiously avoids any show of favor

Predilection and favor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Predilection" instead a noun "Favor".

Nearby Words: favored, favoring, favorer

Predilection

Predilection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales

Favor and predilection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Favor" instead a noun "Predilection".
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