Favor - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfeɪvər|  American pronunciation of the word favor
Brit.  |ˈfeɪvə|  British pronunciation of the word favor

noun

- an act of gracious kindness (syn: favour)
- an advantage to the benefit of someone or something (syn: favour)
the outcome was in his favor
- an inclination to approve (syn: favour)
that style is in favor this season
- a feeling of favorable regard (syn: favour)
- souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party (syn: favour)

verb

- promote over another (syn: favour, prefer)
he favors his second daughter
- consider as the favorite (syn: favour)
The local team was favored
- treat gently or carefully (syn: favour)
- bestow a privilege upon (syn: favour, privilege)

Extra examples

I drove her to the airport because I owed her a favor.

She's willing to help you but only as a favor to me.

Don't do me any favors. I don't need your help.

I've learned to be grateful for small favors.

He's trying to earn the boss's favor by working late.

The judge showed favor for the defendant.

The students naturally showed favor toward their own school's team.

Small boxes of candy were given out as favors at the wedding.

The teacher clearly favors you.

Most voters favor these tax cuts.

Her father favored the idea of her going to law school.

They won the championship last year, and most forecasters favor them to win again this year.

The local team was favored

The general public is in favor of the law.

There is not a scrap of evidence in her favor.

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