Favor

/ˈfeɪ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of kindness or goodwill.

She did me a favor by picking up my groceries.

Support or approval.

The proposal was met with favor by the committee members.

A preference for one thing over others.

He has a favor for classical music over other genres.

verb

To support or prefer an action or person.

We favor the idea of using renewable energy sources.

To show kindness or to do a favor for someone.

Could you favor me with your presence at the event?

Middle English, from Old French 'faveur', from Latin 'favorem'

in favor of

supporting or agreeing with something

do someone a favor

perform a kind act for someone

win someone's favor

gain approval or support from someone

favor for a favor

mutual assistance; an exchange of kindness

ask for a favor

request help or assistance from someone

favorable

expressing approval; beneficial

favoritism

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

favorability

the condition of being favorable

favoring

the act of showing preference or support

To be in someone's good books.

As long as you don't mess up, you're in her favor.

To owe someone a favor.

After I helped him move, he said I could ask for a favor anytime.