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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“Peck & Peck” has little in common with that feminist anthem, but both share a classic underdog story of battling a culture that favors money, status and squeaky wheels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
But, if anything, the comparison favors the REIT.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
They do themselves fewer favors when their agents replace jobs and maximize profits for their owners, he argues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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
There were favors and crepe-paper hats and streamers.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
