Meaning & Definition of Favor in English
English⟶
Favor
/fevər/
noun
1. An act of gracious kindness
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
2. An advantage to the benefit of someone or something
- "The outcome was in his favor"
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
3. An inclination to approve
- "That style is in favor this season"
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
4. A feeling of favorable regard
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
5. Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
synonym:
- party favor,
- party favour,
- favor,
- favour
verb
1. Promote over another
- "He favors his second daughter"
synonym:
- prefer,
- favor,
- favour
2. Consider as the favorite
- "The local team was favored"
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
3. Treat gently or carefully
synonym:
- favor,
- favour
4. Bestow a privilege upon
synonym:
- privilege,
- favor,
- favour
Examples of using
That victory turned the scales in our favor.
Return and tell your king how the gods fought to our favor.
I have no objection, but I'm not in favor of it, either.