favour
Americannoun
noun
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an approving attitude; good will
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an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
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prejudice and partiality; favouritism
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a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour , out of favour )
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archaic leave; permission
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a token of love, goodwill, etc
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a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
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history a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
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obsolete a communication, esp a business letter
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archaic appearance
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to be approved of by someone
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approving
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to the benefit of
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(of a cheque, etc) made out to
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in order to show preference for
I rejected him in favour of George
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verb
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to regard with especial kindness or approval
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to treat with partiality or favouritism
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to support; advocate
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to perform a favour for; oblige
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to help; facilitate
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informal to resemble
he favours his father
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to wear habitually
she favours red
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to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
a footballer favouring an injured leg
Spelling
See -or 1.
Other Word Forms
- favourer noun
- favouringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of favour
C14: from Latin, from favēre to protect
Example Sentences
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"Things have been going in our favour, so at half-time I said to them, 'here's something I've been waiting for, this moment'," said Carrick.
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"We shouldn't be reliant on favours or winning one funding schemes in order to do things at a level we feel proud of".
From BBC
Powell was the only member of the NEC to vote in favour of Burnham.
From BBC
But the sport now seems to be entering a new era of celebrity, fuelled by - and appealing to - a younger crowd; the stars favoured by Gen Z are joining the party.
From BBC
"While renting has become more expensive and is an important cost for household budgets, the market is shifting in renters' favour," he said.
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