Favouring

verb

1. To look upon fondly; to prefer.
2. To encourage, conduce to
3. To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.

   "Would you favor us with a poetry reading?"

4. To treat with care.

   "Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one."

5. (including) To resemble, to look like (another person).