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favour
[fey-ver]
favour
/ ˈfeɪvə /
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
to be approved of by someone
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
Other Word Forms
- favourer noun
- favouringly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of favour1
Example Sentences
He blends opposition to independence and immigration with sharp criticism of the Scottish National Party - which is in favour of both.
October usually provides clear skies and friendly temperatures, making it one of the favoured months to hike in the Mount Everest area.
Many attendees stuck to a black and white theme, a classic colour combination that was favoured by Coco Chanel herself and also featured on Monday's runway.
Over the years researchers have noticed patterns in methods and tools favoured by North Korean hackers.
The Conservative leader also argued that because the party was no longer in government there were fewer "people turning up wanting government favours".
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