Favour (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, verb (used with object) Chiefly British.
  1. favor.
noun
  1. an approving attitude; good will
  2. an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
  3. prejudice and partiality; favouritism
  4. a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour, out of favour)
  5. leave; permission
  6. a token of love, goodwill, etc
  7. a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
  8. a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
  9. a communication, esp a business letter
  10. appearance
  11. to be approved of by someone
  12. in favour of
    • approving
    • to the benefit of
    • (of a cheque, etc) made out to
    • in order to show preference for
verb (tr)
  1. to regard with especial kindness or approval
  2. to treat with partiality or favouritism
  3. to support; advocate
  4. to perform a favour for; oblige
  5. to help; facilitate
  6. to resemble
  7. to wear habitually
  8. to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
Favour (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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