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favour
[fey-ver]
favour
/ ˈڱɪə /
noun
an approving attitude; good will
an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
prejudice and partiality; favouritism
a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour , out of favour )
archaicleave; permission
a token of love, goodwill, etc
a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
history a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
obsoletea communication, esp a business letter
archaicappearance
to be approved of by someone
approving
to the benefit of
(of a cheque, etc) made out to
in order to show preference for
I rejected him in favour of George
verb
to regard with especial kindness or approval
to treat with partiality or favouritism
to support; advocate
to perform a favour for; oblige
to help; facilitate
informalto resemble
he favours his father
to wear habitually
she favours red
to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
a footballer favouring an injured leg
Spelling Note
Other Word Forms
- ˈڲdzܰ noun
- ˈڲdzܰԲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of favour1
Example Sentences
"I want to say that we will prosecute anyone without fear or favour who has committed crime and committed disorder regardless what their involvement or what group they might be involved with," he added.
Children's organisations are calling for schools to switch formal uniforms in favour of clothing more suitable for play and physical activity to help children become more active.
That was my mantra at the Players, so I'm going to roll with that again this week, and hopefully it'll turn out more in my favour.
Public opinion in Gibraltar, which has a population of around 32,000, is in favour of keeping British sovereignty.
Public opinion in Gibraltar, which has a population of 32,000 according to its government, is in favour of keeping British sovereignty.
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