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favor

/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Favor means: souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party.

Synonyms for favor16

noun, as in souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

party favor, party favour, favour

noun, as in an act of gracious kindness

noun, as in an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

noun, as in an inclination to approve

noun, as in a feeling of favorable regard

verb, as in promote over another

verb, as in bestow a privilege upon

verb, as in consider as the favorite

verb, as in treat gently or carefully

also used for favor

service, aid, help, lending a hand, token, abet, assist, endorse, favoritize, favourite, sanction

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What does favor mean?9

noun

1

souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

2

an act of gracious kindness

3

an advantage to the benefit of someone or something“the outcome was in his favor”

4

an inclination to approve“that style is in favor this season”

5

a feeling of favorable regard

verb

1

promote over another“he favors his second daughter”

2

bestow a privilege upon

3

consider as the favorite“The local team was favored”

4

treat gently or carefully

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with favor?4

two syllables

flavorwaiversaversavor
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Favor in a sentence

  • Asked to do her a favor, he completely ignored it.unknown
  • I'll recommend him as chairman, whether you are in favor of it or not.CK
  • Good writing has been going out of style, in favor of texting.Nevado
  • I have a giant's strength to win your favor; but to lose you, none.al_ex_an_der
  • Can you lend me your car, as a favor?erikspen
  • Could you do me a little favor, please?CK
  • In that period, scholars in favor of this school of thought predominated.mailohilohi
  • I am in favor of political correctness, but sometimes it goes too far.mailohilohi

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Forms of favor

as a noun

plural
favors

as a verb

past tense
favored
present participle
favoring
third-person singular
favors
past participle
favored