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Favor meaning

What does “favor” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“favor” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an act of gracious kindness.

favor

noun

  1. an act of gracious kindness

    Synonymsfavour

  2. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

    “the outcome was in his favor”

    Synonymsfavour

  3. an inclination to approve

    “that style is in favor this season”

    Synonymsfavour

  4. a feeling of favorable regard

    Synonymsfavour

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

    Synonymsparty favorparty favourfavour

verb

  1. promote over another

    “he favors his second daughter”

    Synonymspreferfavour

  2. consider as the favorite

    “The local team was favored”

    Synonymsfavour

  3. treat gently or carefully

    Synonymsfavour

  4. bestow a privilege upon

    Synonymsprivilegefavour

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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