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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   What does favour mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FAVOR definition: 1. US spelling of favour 2. the support or approval of something or someone: 3. to support or…. Learn more.

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   What does out of favour mean?

   • in favour of The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing development. out of favour with She is out of favour (= unpopular) with her colleagues. in favour with Her economic theories are in favour (= popular) with the current government. win someone's favour He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favour.

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   What does it mean if you favour someone?

   • The favoured candidate will probably emerge after private discussions. 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] Another possibility is that parents favour chicks that are strong.

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   What does gaining favour mean?

   • [uncountable] approval or support for somebody/something Artists sought the favour of wealthy patrons. favour with somebody The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. favour among somebody The policy is gaining favour among voters.

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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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   Favor is the American spelling of favour, meaning approval, support, or a helpful act. Learn how to use favor in different contexts, such as backing, presenting, or preferring something, with examples and synonyms.

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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.

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