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to favor
To prefer someone or something; to give one person or thing preference over others.
Der Trainer favorisiert eindeutig den jüngeren Spieler für die Startaufstellung.
The coach clearly favors the younger player for the starting lineup.
The verb 'favorisieren' (to favor) is derived from the noun 'der Favorit' (the favorite). The ending '-isieren' is often used in German to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, usually words borrowed from other languages.
Viele Experten favorisieren diese Methode.
Many experts favor this method.
'Favorisieren' (to favor) is a transitive verb and always requires an accusative object. You always favor 'jemanden' (someone) or 'etwas' (something).
Welche Mannschaft favorisierst du bei der Weltmeisterschaft?
Which team do you favor in the World Cup?
You can clearly recognize the meaning 'als Favorit markieren' (to mark as a favorite) from the digital context. If it is about websites, social media, apps, or browsers, this technical function is always meant.
Du kannst den Artikel favorisieren, um ihn später schnell wiederzufinden.
You can favorite the article to quickly find it again later.
In the general meaning 'bevorzugen' (to prefer), the verb is often used with people, options, or solutions. Typical phrases are 'einen Kandidaten favorisieren' (to favor a candidate), 'eine Lösung favorisieren' (to favor a solution), or 'ein bestimmtes Vorgehen favorisieren' (to favor a particular approach).
Die Kommission favorisierte den Entwurf des jungen Architekten.
The committee favored the young architect's design.
to reject
'ablehnen' and 'favorisieren' are opposites when you are choosing between options. 'ablehnen' means that you do not accept or do not approve of a person, thing, or suggestion. 'favorisieren' means that you prefer someone or something and give them or it preference. With 'ablehnen', you are more likely saying no; with 'favorisieren', you show a clear preference for a particular option.
Meine Schwester favorisiert den kleineren Kurs, weil dort mehr Zeit für Fragen bleibt.
My sister favors the smaller course because it leaves more time for questions.
Du lehnst den Vorschlag für das Projekt ab, weil er zu teuer ist.
You reject the proposal for the project because it is too expensive.