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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. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 ]

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   noun. something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor. friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. Antonyms: malice, animosity. the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor.

8. 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.

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.

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    The meaning of FAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of favor.

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

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    1. uncountable noun. If you regard something or someone with favor, you like or support them. It remains to be seen if the show will find favor with an audience. No one would look with favor on the continuing military rule. 2. countable noun. If you do someone a favor, you do something for them even though you do not have to.