favorecer

Senses

1. 1.

   to favor, to benefit

   to give an advantage to someone or something; to be beneficial

2. 2.

   to flatter, to suit

   to make someone look good (used with clothing, hairstyles, etc.)

3. 3.

   to facilitate, to promote

   to make something easier or more likely to happen

Examples

• "O clima quente favorece o crescimento das plantas tropicais."

  The hot climate favors the growth of tropical plants.

• "Esse corte de cabelo favorece muito o seu rosto."

  That haircut really flatters your face.

• "A nova lei favorece as pequenas empresas."

  The new law benefits small businesses.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal registers. Often used with clothing and appearance (esse vestido te favorece = "that dress suits you"). Also frequently appears in political and economic contexts to describe policies or conditions that benefit certain groups.