favor
noun
something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act.
favors
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pluralof favor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Powell, who remains a Fed Governor, did no favors for successor Kevin Warsh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
But, if anything, the comparison favors the REIT.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The broadcaster said he favors understated and professional PA announcing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ecological modeling also indicated that the new species favors a different type of habitat than similar members of the genus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Money and favors were bartered as everyone vied for a time that suited them.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
