verb
favor
To resemble a parent or relative in appearance.
The child favors his mother in the shape of his eyes.
Etymology
Favor has had uses concerning a person’s appearance as well as goodwill. The resemblance sense concerns sharing a relative’s features, rather than preferring that relative.
More examples
- She favored her grandfather more as she grew older.
- People said the twins favored their father's side of the family.
- He strongly favors his older brother.
Forms
favor · favors · favored · favoring
Similar words
- resemble
- The usual neutral term for looking like someone.
- take after
- Usually resemblance in personality or appearance within a family.