favour
noun
1. a feeling of favorable regard
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: feeling, approval
2. an inclination to approve
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: thought, disposition, inclination, tendency
3. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: attribute, advantage, vantage
4. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: man–made, keepsake, relic, souvenir, token
5. an act of gracious kindness
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: act, benignity, kindness
Sentences with favour as a noun:
- I need a favour. Could you lend me £5 until tomorrow, please?
- Can you do me a favour and drop these letters in the post box?
verb
1. treat gently or carefully
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: social, save, spare
2. bestow a privilege upon
Similar word(s): favor, privilege
Definition categories: social, allow, countenance, let, permit
3. promote over another
Similar word(s): favor, prefer
Definition categories: social, advance, elevate, promote, raise, upgrade
4. consider as the favorite
Similar word(s): favor
Definition categories: cognition, consider, reckon, regard, see, view
Sentences with favour as a verb:
- Would you favour us with a poetry reading?