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favor

/ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/

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noun

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Examples :

"He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home."

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noun

Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Examples :

"The teacher showed a lot of favor to students who participated actively in class. "

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noun

A small gift; a party favor.

Examples :

"A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding."

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noun

Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.

Examples :

"The judge showed favor to the student, reducing the punishment from suspension to a community service project. "

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noun

The object of regard; person or thing favoured.

Examples :

"My younger sister is my favorite; she is my special favor. "

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noun

Appearance; look; countenance; face.

Examples :

"Her mother's favor was one of concern, as she worried about her daughter's grades. "

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noun

Partiality; bias.

Examples :

"The teacher showed a favoritism toward the students in the front row. "

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noun

A letter, a written communication.

Examples :

"My grandfather wrote a favor to his daughter explaining his recent health issues. "

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noun

Anything worn publicly as a pledge of a woman's favor.

Examples :

"The bright scarf was her latest favor, a clear sign of her affection for the new team. "

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noun

(in the plural) Lovelocks.

Examples :

"My grandmother has a whole collection of love locks on the bridge; they're her favorite favor. "

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verb

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

Examples :

"My younger sister favors bright colors; she favors them above all others. "

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verb

To encourage, conduce to

Examples :

"The warm weather favors outdoor picnics. "

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verb

To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.

Examples :

"Would you favor us with a poetry reading?"

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verb

To treat with care.

Examples :

"Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one."

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verb

(including) To resemble, to look like (another person).

Examples :

"My younger sister favors my mother; she has the same kind of warm smile and gentle eyes. "

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