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- Dictionaryfa·vor/ˈfāvər/
noun
- 1. approval, support, or liking for someone or something: "the legislation is viewed with favor" Similar Opposite
- 2. an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual: "I've come to ask you a favor" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. feel or show approval or preference for: "slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favor" Similar Opposite
- 2. (often used in polite requests) give someone (something that they want): "please favor me with an answer" Similar
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Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of FAVOR is friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior. How to use favor in a sentence.
FAVOR definition: 1. US spelling of favour 2. the support or approval of something or someone: 3. to support or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
FAVOR meaning: 1. US spelling of favour 2. the support or approval of something or someone: 3. to support or…. Learn more.
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.
favour. (feɪvəʳ ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense favours , present participle favouring , past tense, past participle favoured regional note: in AM, use favor. 1. uncountable noun B2. If you regard something or someone with favour, you like or support them. Will the show still find favour with a modern audience?
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.
Definition of favor noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.