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favors

/ˈfeɪvəz/ /ˈfeɪvɚz/

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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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Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Examples :

"The teacher's favors for her students were evident in her willingness to help them after 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 favors to the first-time offender by assigning community service instead of jail time. "

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The object of regard; person or thing favoured.

Examples :

"The small, handmade gifts were lovely favors for the guests at the wedding. "

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Appearance; look; countenance; face.

Examples :

"The old photograph showed his grandfather, whose favors were remarkably similar to his own. "

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Partiality; bias.

Examples :

"The manager showed obvious favors to his friend, always giving him the easiest tasks. "

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A letter, a written communication.

Examples :

"I haven't heard from him in a while, but I still keep all his old favors. "

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

Examples :

"The red ribbon was her favorite favor; she wore it every day to school to show her affection for her friend. "

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noun

(in the plural) Lovelocks.

Examples :

"The portrait showed the queen with delicate, curled favors framing her face. "

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verb

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

Examples :

"My teacher usually favors students who participate actively in class. "

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To encourage, conduce to

Examples :

"The warm weather favors outdoor activities. "

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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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To treat with care.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"My younger brother favors our mother with his bright blue eyes and cheerful smile. "

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