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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 › favorFavor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a (1) : friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior. a politician attempting to keep the favor of the voters. (2) : approving consideration or attention : approbation. looked with favor on the enterprise. b. : partiality. The students naturally showed favor toward their own team. c. archaic : leniency. d. archaic : permission.

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   Favor definition: something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act. See examples of FAVOR used in a sentence.

4. 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.

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

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   20 meanings: 1. If you regard something or someone with favor, you like or support them. 2. If you do someone a favor, you do.... Click for more definitions.

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

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

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › favorFavor - definition of favor by The Free Dictionary

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   1. find favor with, to gain the approval of; be liked by. 2. in favor, popular; widely accepted or enjoyed: styles that are now in favor. 3. in favor of, a. on the side of; in support of. b. to the advantage of. c. (of a check, draft, etc.) payable to. 4. in one's favor, to one's credit or advantage.

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

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   FAVOR meaning: 1 : a kind or helpful act that you do for someone; 2 : approval, support, or popularity

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

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    1 if you are in favor of someone or something, you support and agree with them/it He argued in favor of a strike. There were 247 votes in favor (of the motion) and 2 against. I'm all in favor of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › favour_nfavor, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    Propitious or friendly regard, goodwill, esp. on the part of a superior or a multitude. to find favour in the eyes of (originally a Hebraism): to gain the goodwill of. †Formerly also with a and plural: A liking, preference. † to have a favour to: to have a liking or regard for.