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   favour

   /ˈfeɪvə/

   noun

   • 1. approval, support, or liking for someone or something: "training is looked upon with favour by many employers" Similar approvalapprobationcommendationesteemgoodwillkindnessbenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disfavourdisapproval
   • ▪ overgenerous preferential treatment: "he was accused of showing favour to one of the players" Similar favouritismbiaspartialityunfair preferenceprejudicepartisanshipone-sidedness
   • ▪ 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 favour" 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 favours to him"
   • 3. a small inexpensive gift given to guests at a party.

   verb

   • 1. feel or show approval or preference for: "slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour" Similar advocaterecommendadvisesubscribe toapprove oflook on with favourbe in favour ofsupportbackchampioncampaign forstand up forargue forpress forlobby forurgepromoteespouseendorsesanctionvouch forinformal:plugpushOpposite oppose
   • ▪ give unfairly preferential treatment to: "critics argued that the policy favoured the private sector" Similar show favouritism towardshave a bias towardstreat with partialityhave as a favouritethink more highly ofhold in higher regardindulgepamperspoil
   • ▪ work to the advantage of: "natural selection has favoured bats" Similar benefitbe to the advantage ofbe advantageous toobligehelpassistaidlend a hand toadvanceabetsuccourservebe of service todo someone a favourmeet the needs ofOpposite hinder
   • 2. (often used in polite requests) give someone (something desired): "please favour me with an answer" Similar obligeaccommodategratifysatisfyhumourindulgepander toput oneself out forhonour
   • 3. resemble (a parent or other relative) in facial features: dated, informal North American "she's pretty, and she favours 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 favours 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. favourer noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to support or approve of something: Are you in favour of a ban on smoking? I'm not in favour 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.

   • English (US)

     FAVOUR meaning: 1. the support or approval of something or...

   • Znaczenie Favour, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FAVOUR definicja: 1. the support or approval of something or...

   • Favour: Arabic Translation

     FAVOUR translate: مَعْروف, يُفَضّل, يُفَضّل. Learn more in...

   • Favour: Italian Translation

     favour translate: favore, essere favorevole a, preferire,...

   • Favour: Russian Translation

     FAVOUR translate: одолжение, услуга , благосклонность,...

   • Favour: Thai Translation

     FAVOUR translate: ความกรุณา, ความพอใจ, การเข้าข้าง,...

   • Favour Spanish Translation

     FAVOUR translate: favor, preferir, favorecer. Learn more in...

   • Favour: Malay Translation

     FAVOUR translate: pertolongan, simpati, kebaikan hati,...

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

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   Favor is the American spelling of favour, meaning support, approval, or a helpful act. Learn how to use favor in different contexts, such as backing, presenting, or preferring something, with examples and synonyms.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAVOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Favour is the UK spelling of favor, meaning support or approval of something or someone. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word favour in British and American English. Find out the difference between favour and favor, the synonyms of favour, and the examples of favour in sentences.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › favorFavor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of favor, as well as its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases. Find out how to use favor in a sentence and how it differs from favourite.

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   noun. an approving attitude; good will. an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy. prejudice and partiality; favouritism. a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour , out of favour ) archaic. leave; permission.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › favourFavour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the difference between favour and favor, and how to use them correctly in British and American English. Find examples, synonyms, antonyms, and related words for favour.