nounπShareA kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone)."He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home."actionhumanaidservicemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGoodwill; benevolent regard."The teacher showed favours to the student who always completed their homework, giving them extra praise and attention. "attitudemoralvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small gift; a party favor."A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding."itemeventtraditionentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity."The judge showed favours to the first-time offender, sentencing him to community service instead of jail time. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe object of regard; person or thing favoured."The bride gave out small, personalized chocolates as favours to her wedding guests. "attitudevaluepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAppearance; look; countenance; face."Although the twins are identical, a careful observer can distinguish them by the slightly different favours of their faces. "appearancehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePartiality; bias.""The teacher's obvious favours towards her star students created an unfair learning environment for the rest of the class." "attitudemoralpoliticssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA letter, a written communication."The teacher handed out the exam favours. "communicationwritingwordstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything worn publicly as a pledge of a woman's favor."During the medieval tournament, knights often wore favours, ribbons or scarves given to them by ladies, as symbols of their affection and support. "appearancewearstyleculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Lovelocks."The classroom walls were covered with students' favours, little drawings and notes of affection. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo look upon fondly; to prefer."My aunt favours her youngest daughter, always buying her the nicest presents. "attitudevaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encourage, conduce to"The quiet atmosphere in the library favours concentration. "attitudetendencyactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward."Would you favor us with a poetry reading?"aidactionhumanmoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat with care."Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one."attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(including) To resemble, to look like (another person)."My younger sister favours my mother; she has the same warm smile and kind eyes. "appearancepersonfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading