favor

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/ˈfeɪvə/ English

Definitions

noun

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).“He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.”
Goodwill; benevolent regard.“She enjoyed the queen's favor.”
A small gift; a party favor.“A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.”
Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.

verb

To look upon fondly; to prefer.
To encourage, conduce to
To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.“Would you favor us with a poetry reading?”
To treat with care.“Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.”

Related words

Synonyms

aid help lend a hand token honor favour prefer grace party favor privilege honour benefit behalf facilitate advantage respect enabling godsend

Antonyms

discriminate discrimination disfavor harm sabotage

Associated

appealed amendment referendum ruling opposed democrats appeals voting

Rhymes

savor quaver aver flavor disfavor saver waiver shaver favour life saver

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