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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of FAVOR is friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior. How to use favor in a sentence. friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior; approving consideration or attention : approbation; partiality…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAVOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   noun. 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. Antonyms: malice, animosity. the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAVOR definition: 1. US spelling of favour 2. the support or approval of something or someone: 3. to support or…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › favorFavor - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfavor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   1 if something is in someone's favor, it gives them an advantage or helps them The exchange rate is in our favor right now. She was willing to bend the rules in Mary's favor. 2 a decision or judgment that is in someone's favor benefits that person or says that they were right The court decided in Ms. Smith's favor and she received compensation ...

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › favorFavor Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of FAVOR. 1. [count] : a kind or helpful act that you do for someone. do/grant a friend a favor = do a favor for a friend = grant a favor to a friend. Can I ask you (for) a favor? I drove her to the airport because I owed her a favor. [+] more examples. 2. [noncount] a : approval, support, or popularity.