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favor doing something vs favor something

Both options are correct, but they are different in meaning. 'Favor doing something' is used when you want to express a preference for performing a particular action, while 'favor something' is used to express a preference for a particular thing or object.
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Last updated: June 27, 2024 • 799 views

favor doing something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a preference for someone doing a particular action.

This phrase is used when you want to show a preference for someone performing a specific action. It is often followed by the action that is preferred.

Examples:

  • I would favor going to the beach over staying home.
  • She favors eating out rather than cooking at home.

Alternatives:

  • prefer doing something
  • like doing something
  • choose to do something
  • opt for doing something
  • select doing something

favor something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a preference for a particular thing or object.

This phrase is used when you want to show a preference for a specific thing or object. It is often followed by the thing that is preferred.

Examples:

  • I favor chocolate ice cream over vanilla.
  • He favors the blue shirt instead of the red one.

Alternatives:

  • prefer something
  • like something
  • choose something
  • opt for something
  • select something

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