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An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
“I've come to ask for a favour.”
Overgenerous preferential treatment
“He simultaneously displayed his hostility toward a consciousness that had become technological and his favour toward that which remained unconscious.”
Approval, support, or liking for someone or something
“The theory, initially a popular topic of research, quickly lost favour with the introduction of quantum mechanics.”
The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
“Glam rock would rapidly fall out of favour as soon as the grunge movement arrived on the scene.”
Backing or support received from, or provided by, someone
“Serve our leader well and you shall receive his favour.”
A small item given as a gift, typically to guests at a party
“At the holiday dinner, the hosts had set a favour by each place setting.”
Something given or worn as a mark of liking or support
“The only favour she had actually given him was cuff-links decorated with tiny cameos of herself, hardly the sort of thing he could wear to the Café Royal.”
The state of being highly regarded
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position
Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude
The gentle or kind exercise of power
The state or condition of being useful
A beneficial thing for which one is grateful
Favour shown to one person or thing over another or others
The quality of being genteel
Something that promotes action or activity, especially in an official capacity
A special right or advantage, granted or available only to a particular person or group
A bribe, a secret payment
That which has been chosen, or can potentially be chosen, among a variety of choices
The chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case
A compliance with a rule, decision or command
To have a preference for
“Renee tends to favour dark clothes to match her usual mood.”
To advocate or show support or approval of
“It does appear that the agriculture regional commissioners appear to favour reform.”
To work to the advantage of
“The forest area is shady and the soil is damp, conditions that favour the growth of trees.”
To endow with a quality, ability, or asset
“After six lances were broken against the Prince, he was sure the gods would favour him with a victory as he rode clutching his seventh lance.”
To be obliging or show beneficence toward
“The singer was at the party only as a guest, but was kind enough to favour us with an entertaining ditty.”
To resemble or look like, especially a parent or relative
“She's pretty, and she favours her mother.”
To enjoy or like something
To consider or regard somebody or something as
To have a propensity for
To praise or express approval for something or someone
To foster the growth or development of
(clausal, followed by for or about) To place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
(delight in) To take great pleasure in
To honor or favor
To enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
To treat with great care, attention or indulgence
To trust or accept as true or credible
To agree with a sentiment, opinion, or ideology
To do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
To encourage or incite the development or occurrence of
To maintain, prolong, or keep something going
To treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority
To make a living for the benefit of others
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