Answer: favoring

AnswerCrossword Clue
FAVORINGLeaning toward
FAVORINGHaving a preference.
favoringFeel or show approval or preference for
favoringTreat (an injured limb) gently, not putting one's full weight on it
favoringFAVOR, to regard with goodwill, also FAVOUR
favoringResemble (a parent or relative) in facial features
favoring(often used in polite requests) Give someone (something that they want)
favoringWork to the advantage of
favoringGive unfairly preferential treatment to