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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.
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In digital media, such as social networks or browsers, to mark content as a favorite in order to find it again more easily or to express approval.
Ich habe den Link sofort favorisiert, damit ich ihn später lesen kann.
I favorited the link right away so I can read it later.
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.
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Bevorzugen and favorisieren both mean giving preference to one option. Bevorzugen often simply describes a personal preference, while favorisieren is particularly suitable for an explicit choice or expression of support, such as for a candidate. For personal taste, bevorzugen is usually the more natural choice; when making a selection, both are possible.
Bei der Wahl des Klassensprechers favorisieren viele Schüler unsere erfahrene Kandidatin.
In the election for class representative, many students favor our experienced candidate.
Bei Getränken bevorzuge ich Wasser, weil es mir besser schmeckt.
When it comes to drinks, I prefer water because I like the taste better.
