favorecer

Definitions of favorecer
  1. verb
    consider as the favorite
    synonyms: honrar, preferir
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    type of:
    considerar, ver
    deem to be
  2. verb
    accept as pay
    synonyms: honrar
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    antonyms:
    negarse a aceptar, no pagar
    refuse to accept
    type of:
    aceptar, querer
    receive willingly something given or offered
  3. verb
    treat gently or carefully
    synonyms: honrar
  4. verb
    confer prosperity or happiness on
    synonyms: bendecir
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    type of:
    conceder, otorgar
    present
  5. verb
    promote over another
    synonyms: preferir
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