Favor
WordNet
noun
(1) An act of gracious kindness
(2) Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
(3) An advantage to the benefit of someone or something
"The outcome was in his favor"
(4) An inclination to approve
"That style is in favor this season"
(5) A feeling of favorable regard
verb
(6) Consider as the favorite
"The local team was favored"
(7) Promote over another
"He favors his second daughter"
(8) Bestow a privilege upon
(9) Treat gently or carefully
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A deed in which help is voluntarily provided.
- He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.
- Goodwill; benevolent regard.
- She enjoyed the queen's favor.
- A small gift; a party favor.
- At the holiday dinner, the hosts had set a favor by each place setting.
Verb
- To look upon fondly; to prefer.
- And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. —Luke 1:28, King James version, 1611
- To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
- Would you favor us with a poetry reading?
- To treat with care.
- Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.
- To have a similar appearance, to look like another person.
- You favor your grandmother more than your mother.