favor

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈfeɪvə/
/ˈfeɪvɚ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Example Sentences
  • He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.
2 Definition

Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Example Sentences
  • She enjoyed the queen's favor.
3 Definition

A small gift; a party favor.

Example Sentences
  • A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.
4 Definition

Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.

5 Definition

The object of regard; person or thing favoured.

6 Definition

Appearance; look; countenance; face.

7 Definition

Partiality; bias.

8 Definition

A letter, a written communication.

9 Definition

Anything worn publicly as a pledge of a woman's favor.

10 Definition

(in the plural) Lovelocks.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

2 Definition

To encourage, conduce to

3 Definition

To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.

Example Sentences
  • Would you favor us with a poetry reading?
4 Definition

To treat with care.

Example Sentences
  • Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.
5 Definition

(including) To resemble, to look like (another person).