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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › in favorIn favor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · The meaning of IN FAVOR is approved of, supported, or popular. How to use in favor in a sentence.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › por favorPor favor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · The meaning of POR FAVOR is please. “Por favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/por%20favor.Accessed ...

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › party favourParty favour - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · Definitions of party favour. noun. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party. synonyms: favor, favour, party favor.

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   4 days ago · Definition and context. Confirmation bias, a phrase coined by English psychologist Peter Wason, is the tendency of people to favor information that confirms or strengthens their beliefs or values and is difficult to dislodge once affirmed. [4] Confirmation biases are effects in information processing.

7. awakeningfromcore.com › what-is-the-differenceWhat Is The Difference Between Favor And Grace? (Answered ...

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   May 10, 2024 · Favor is a term that describes the act of treating another person kindly, or with kindness and respect. This can be in terms of showing generosity, a gesture or action that isn’t necessarily required. In contrast, grace is a positive attitude, feeling or disposition toward something or someone.

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   5 days ago · The old practice of hiding words or symbols, or engraving letters too small to be read, has come into favor again. By Victoria Gomelsky In 2014, Fie Isolde’s future husband wrote her a 28th ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Federalist Party, early U.S. national political party that advocated a strong central government and held power from 1789 to 1801, during the rise of the country’s political system. The term ‘federalist’ was first used in 1787 to describe the supporters of the newly written Constitution.