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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

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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.

3. 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.

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

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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.

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

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   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 ]

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

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   FAVOUR meaning: 1. the support or approval of something or someone: 2. to support or approve of something: 3…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › favourFAVOUR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. a token of love, goodwill, etc. a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party.

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

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   The meaning of FAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of favor.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › favour_nfavour | favor, 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfavour verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    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.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfavour noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of favour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.