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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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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.
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.
to support or approve of something: Are you in favor of a ban on smoking? I'm not in favor 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.
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.
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.