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favour
[ fey-ver ]
favour
/ ˈڱɪə /
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
- a token of love, goodwill, etc
- a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
- history a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
- obsolete.a communication, esp a business letter
- archaic.appearance
- find favour withto be approved of by someone
- in favour of
- approving
- to the benefit of
- (of a cheque, etc) made out to
- in order to show preference for
I rejected him in favour of George
verb
- to regard with especial kindness or approval
- to treat with partiality or favouritism
- to support; advocate
- to perform a favour for; oblige
- to help; facilitate
- informal.to resemble
he favours his father
- to wear habitually
she favours red
- to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
a footballer favouring an injured leg
Spelling Note
Derived Forms
- ˈڲdzܰ, noun
- ˈڲdzܰԲ, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of favour1
Example Sentences
He tells the BBC that President Trump's first term was "excellent for Brazilian agriculture" as "Trump's tariffs in that time favoured us".
The US's peace plan has not been publicly released, but reports suggest it proposes Russia keeps the land it has gained, amounting to about 20% of Ukraine's territory - terms that are largely in Moscow's favour.
People staying overnight in Liverpool will have to pay a "tourist tax" after hoteliers voted in favour of plans to introduce one.
These days very few elected politicians speak out in favour of JSO's actions.
Winning five games in a row from 4-4 in the second set swung the match in her favour and, after missing her opportunity to serve out, broke Eala's serve for a hard-fought victory.
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