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- Dictionaryfavour/ˈfeɪvə/
noun
- 1. approval, support, or liking for someone or something: "training is looked upon with favour by many employers" Similar Opposite
- 2. an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual: "I've come to ask you a favour" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. feel or show approval or preference for: "slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour" Similar Opposite
- 2. (often used in polite requests) give someone (something desired): "please favour me with an answer" Similar
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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.
If you favour someone, you treat them better or in a kinder way than you treat other people. Unpaid internships are criticised for favouring children of the rich who can work for nothing. [ VERB noun ]
FAVOUR meaning: 1. the support or approval of something or someone: 2. to support or approve of something: 3…. Learn more.
FAVOR definition: 1. US spelling of favour 2. the support or approval of something or someone: 3. to support or…. Learn more.
Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of FAVOR is friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior. How to use favor in a sentence.
The meaning of FAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of favor.
to treat one person, group or organization better than you treat others, especially in an unfair way. favour somebody/something The treaty seems to favour the US. My parents always favoured my older brother. He favoured some individuals at the expense of others.
noun. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party. synonyms: favor, party favor, party favour. see more.
Definition of 'favor' favor. (feɪvər ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense favors, present participle favoring, past tense, past participle favored regional note: in BRIT, use favour. 1. uncountable noun. If you regard something or someone with favor, you like or support them.
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.