favor

/ˈfeɪvər/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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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