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   favour

   /ˈfeɪvə/

   noun

   • 1. approval, support, or liking for someone or something: "training is looked upon with favour by many employers" Similar approvalapprobationcommendationesteemgoodwillkindnessbenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disfavourdisapproval
   • ▪ overgenerous preferential treatment: "he was accused of showing favour to one of the players" Similar favouritismbiaspartialityunfair preferenceprejudicepartisanshipone-sidedness
   • ▪ a thing such as a badge or knot of ribbons that is given or worn as a mark of liking or support. archaic Similar ribbonrosettebadgetokentoken of affectiontoken of esteemkeepsakesouvenirmementoarchaic:remembrancer
   • 2. an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual: "I've come to ask you a favour" Similar good turnservicekind actgood deedact of kindnesskindnesscourtesyindulgencebenefitboonOpposite disservice
   • ▪ used with reference to a woman allowing a man to have sexual intercourse with her: dated "she had granted her favours to him"
   • 3. a small inexpensive gift given to guests at a party.

   verb

   • 1. feel or show approval or preference for: "slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour" Similar advocaterecommendadvisesubscribe toapprove oflook on with favourbe in favour ofsupportbackchampioncampaign forstand up forargue forpress forlobby forurgepromoteespouseendorsesanctionvouch forinformal:plugpushOpposite oppose
   • ▪ give unfairly preferential treatment to: "critics argued that the policy favoured the private sector" Similar show favouritism towardshave a bias towardstreat with partialityhave as a favouritethink more highly ofhold in higher regardindulgepamperspoil
   • ▪ work to the advantage of: "natural selection has favoured bats" Similar benefitbe to the advantage ofbe advantageous toobligehelpassistaidlend a hand toadvanceabetsuccourservebe of service todo someone a favourmeet the needs ofOpposite hinder
   • 2. (often used in polite requests) give someone (something desired): "please favour me with an answer" Similar obligeaccommodategratifysatisfyhumourindulgepander toput oneself out forhonour
   • 3. resemble (a parent or other relative) in facial features: dated, informal North American "she's pretty, and she favours you" Similar resemblelook likebe likebe similar tobear a resemblance toremind one ofput one in mind oftake afterhave the look ofinformal:be the spit ofbe the spitting image ofbe a dead ringer forarchaic:bear semblance toOpposite differ from
   • 4. treat (an injured limb) gently, not putting one's full weight on it: "he favours his sore leg"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the noun sense ‘liking, preference’): via Old French from Latin favor, from favere ‘show kindness to’ (related to fovere ‘cherish’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. favourer noun

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   What does favour mean?

   • If you regard something or someone with favour, you like or support them. The changes found favour with most people. 20 meanings: 1. an approving attitude; good will 2. an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy 3. prejudice and.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does out of favour mean?

   • in favour of The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing development. out of favour with She is out of favour (= unpopular) with her colleagues. in favour with Her economic theories are in favour (= popular) with the current government. win someone's favour He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favour.

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   What does gaining favour mean?

   • [uncountable] approval or support for somebody/something Artists sought the favour of wealthy patrons. favour with somebody The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. favour among somebody The policy is gaining favour among voters.

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   What does it mean if you regard someone with favour?

   • If you regard something or someone with favour, you like or support them. Will the show still find favour with a modern audience? No one would look with favour on the continuing military rule. He has won favour with a wide range of interest groups. If you do someone a favour, you do something for them even though you do not have to.

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   What does it mean if someone gives you a favour?

   • If you do someone a favour, you do something for them even though you do not have to. I've come to ask you to do me a favour. These are gestures of genuine friendship with no favours expected in return. If you say that one person gives or sells their favours to another, you mean that they have sex.

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   How do you say a favour to someone?

   • as a favour (to somebody) I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. Express Yourself Asking for permission/a favour You are more likely to get what you want if you can ask for it politely. Here are some ways of asking whether you may do something:

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