favor (n.)

  1. an act of gracious kindness

    [ Syn: favour ]

  2. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; the outcome was in his favor

    [ Syn: favour ]

  3. an inclination to approve; that style is in favor this season

    [ Syn: favour ]

  4. a feeling of favorable regard

    [ Syn: favour ]

  5. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

    [ Syn: party favor , party favour , favour ]

    favor (v.)

  1. promote over another; he favors his second daughter

    [ Syn: prefer , favour ]

  2. consider as the favorite; The local team was favored

    [ Syn: favour ]

  3. treat gently or carefully

    [ Syn: favour ]

  4. bestow a privilege upon

    [ Syn: privilege , favour ]

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