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   Fa·vor

   /ˈfāvər/

   

   noun

   • 1. approval, support, or liking for someone or something: "the legislation is viewed with favor" Similar approvalapprobationcommendationesteemgoodwillkindnessbenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disfavordisapproval
   • ▪ overgenerous preferential treatment: "they accused you of showing favor to one of the players" Similar favoritismbiaspartialityunfair preferenceprejudicepartisanshipone-sidedness
   • ▪ a small gift or souvenir: "good party favors include stickers, hair barrettes, or crayons"
   • ▪ a thing such as a badge or knot of ribbons that is given or worn as a mark of liking or support. archaic Similar ribbonrosettebadgetokentoken of affectiontoken of esteemkeepsakesouvenirmementoarchaic:remembrancer
   • 2. an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual: "I've come to ask you a favor" Similar good turnservicekind actgood deedact of kindnesskindnesscourtesyindulgencebenefitboonOpposite disservice
   • ▪ used with reference to a woman allowing a man to have sexual intercourse with her: dated "she had granted her favors to him"

   verb

   • 1. feel or show approval or preference for: "slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favor" Similar advocaterecommendadvisesubscribe toapprove oflook on with favorbe in favor ofsupportbackchampioncampaign forstand up forargue forpress forlobby forurgepromoteespouseendorsesanctionvouch forinformal:plugpushOpposite oppose
   • ▪ give unfairly preferential treatment to: "critics argued that the policy favored the private sector" Similar show favoritism towardhave a bias towardtreat with partialityhave as a favoritethink more highly ofhold in higher regardindulgepamperspoil
   • ▪ work to the advantage of: "natural selection has favored bats" Similar benefitbe to the advantage ofbe advantageous toobligehelpassistaidlend a hand toadvanceabetsuccorservebe of service todo someone a favormeet the needs ofOpposite hinder
   • 2. (often used in polite requests) give someone (something that they want): "please favor me with an answer" Similar obligeaccommodategratifysatisfyhumorindulgepander toput oneself out forhonor
   • 3. resemble (a parent or other relative) in facial features: dated, informal North American "she's pretty, and she favors you" Similar resemblelook likebe likebe similar tobear a resemblance toremind one ofput one in mind oftake afterhave the look ofinformal:be the spit ofbe the spitting image ofbe a dead ringer forarchaic:bear semblance toOpposite differ from
   • 4. treat (an injured limb) gently, not putting one's full weight on it: "he favors his sore leg"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the noun sense ‘liking, preference’): via Old French from Latin favor, from favere ‘show kindness to’ (related to fovere ‘cherish’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. favorer noun

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   What does a favor mean?

   • A favor is an act of kindness, like doing your friend a favor by letting her borrow your calculator to take the big math test. Favor can be used as a noun: an advantage, like having experience in your favor when you apply for a job; a nice gesture, like giving your friend a ride to school; or a party favor, a little gift you get at a party.

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   What does it mean to ask a king a favor?

   • something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor. friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor.

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   What does out of favor mean?

   • in favor of The city council voted in favor of a $200 million housing development. out of favor with She is out of favor (= unpopular) with her colleagues. in favor with Her economic theories are in favor (= popular) with the president. win someone's favor He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favor. Are you in favor of a ban on smoking?

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   What does favored mean?

   • to regard with favor: to favor an enterprise. to prefer; treat with partiality: The father favored his younger son. to show favor to; oblige: The king favored him with an audience. to be favorable to; facilitate: The wind favored their journey. to deal with, treat, or use gently: to favor a lame leg.

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   to support or approve of something: Are you in favor of a ban on smoking? I'm not in favor of hitting children. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to say yes to a suggestion or idea. agree I suggested they seek legal counsel and they agreed. accept I have no choice but to accept the ruling of the court.

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   A favor is an act of kindness, like doing your friend a favor by letting her borrow your calculator to take the big math test. Favor can be used as a noun: an advantage, like having experience in your favor when you apply for a job; a nice gesture, like giving your friend a ride to school; or a party favor, a little gift you get at a party.

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    Favor is a noun or verb that means a kind or helpful act, approval, support, popularity, or preference for someone or something. It can also mean to give or receive a small gift, to persuade someone, to choose something over another, or to help someone. See examples and synonyms of favor in different contexts.