favor
/ˈfeɪvər/
verb
- To prefer or support someone or something over others.
- She tends to favor bright colors when choosing clothes.
- The judge seemed to favor the defendant's argument.
- Many voters favor the candidate with more experience.
- To treat someone with special kindness or give them an advantage.
- The system often favors those who already have resources.
- The teacher favored the quieter students by calling on them first.
- He felt the coach favored the older players on the team.
- To look like a relative, especially a parent.
- Do you think I favor my father or my mother more?
- The baby favors her mother with those big blue eyes.
- He favors his grandfather in both looks and personality.
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noun
- A kind or helpful act done for someone.
- He asked his neighbor for a small favor: to water the plants while he was away.
- She returned the favor by helping him move his furniture.
- Can you do me a favor and pass the salt?
- Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.
- She looked on the proposal with favor and agreed to fund it.
- The new policy found favor with most employees.
- The team worked hard to win back the favor of their fans.
- A small gift or souvenir given to guests at a party or event.
- The wedding favors were little boxes of chocolates.
- She made homemade soaps as favors for her birthday guests.
- Each guest received a small candle as a party favor.
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