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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.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word favour in British English. Find out the difference between favour and favor, the idioms and collocations with favour, and the synonyms and antonyms of favour.

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   Favour is a noun or verb that means support or approval of something or someone. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in other languages.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Favor is the US spelling of favour, meaning approval, support or help. Learn how to use favor as a noun or verb with examples and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   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? No one would look with favour on the continuing military rule. He has won favour with a wide range of interest groups. 2. countable noun B1+.

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   Favour is a noun or verb that means approval, kindness, or preference. Learn how to spell, pronounce, and use favour in different contexts, with synonyms and related words.

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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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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, grammar and examples of the verb favour (or favor) in British English. Find out how to use it with different forms, idioms and collocations.

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    Learn the noun and verb meanings of favor, as well as its synonyms, examples, and phrases. Favor can mean friendly regard, approval, partiality, kindness, or a small gift.