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favours

/ˈfeɪ.vɚz/

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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 showed favours to the student who always completed their homework, giving them extra praise and attention. "

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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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Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.

Examples :

"The judge showed favours to the first-time offender, sentencing him to community service instead of jail time. "

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The object of regard; person or thing favoured.

Examples :

"The bride gave out small, personalized chocolates as favours to her wedding guests. "

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Appearance; look; countenance; face.

Examples :

"Although the twins are identical, a careful observer can distinguish them by the slightly different favours of their faces. "

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Partiality; bias.

Examples :

""The teacher's obvious favours towards her star students created an unfair learning environment for the rest of the class." "

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A letter, a written communication.

Examples :

"The teacher handed out the exam favours. "

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

Examples :

"During the medieval tournament, knights often wore favours, ribbons or scarves given to them by ladies, as symbols of their affection and support. "

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noun

(in the plural) Lovelocks.

Examples :

"The classroom walls were covered with students' favours, little drawings and notes of affection. "

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verb

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

Examples :

"My aunt favours her youngest daughter, always buying her the nicest presents. "

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verb

To encourage, conduce to

Examples :

"The quiet atmosphere in the library favours concentration. "

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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 sister favours my mother; she has the same warm smile and kind eyes. "

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