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favour
[ fey-ver ]
favour
/ ˈڱɪə /
noun
- an approving attitude; good will
- an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
- prejudice and partiality; favouritism
- a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour , out of favour )
- archaic.leave; permission
- a token of love, goodwill, etc
- a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
- history a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
- obsolete.a communication, esp a business letter
- archaic.appearance
- find favour withto be approved of by someone
- in favour of
- approving
- to the benefit of
- (of a cheque, etc) made out to
- in order to show preference for
I rejected him in favour of George
verb
- to regard with especial kindness or approval
- to treat with partiality or favouritism
- to support; advocate
- to perform a favour for; oblige
- to help; facilitate
- informal.to resemble
he favours his father
- to wear habitually
she favours red
- to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
a footballer favouring an injured leg
Spelling Note
Derived Forms
- ˈڲdzܰ, noun
- ˈڲdzܰԲ, adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of favour1
Example Sentences
Staff at Cardiff University have voted in favour of all-out strike action and a marking and assessment boycott during the summer term.
Plus, some farmers in Ghana are turning away from cacao production in favour of illegal gold-mining, according to reports.
Having abandoned his soldier's fatigues and military status in favour of a politician's suit, this highly articulate former commander of the elite Republican Guard faces seven other candidates.
The Green Party also favours nationalisation and a switch to "green" steel production.
However, since the beginning of 2024, Wiegman has favoured rotating her goalkeepers, selecting Hampton in six of England's past 10 matches.
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