favor

//ˈfeɪvər//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Noun

favorsPlural
1

An act of kindness or help that someone does for another person

Could you do me a favor and help me carry these boxes?

2

Approval, support, or preference for someone or something

The proposal won favor with the committee.

3

A small gift given to guests at a party or celebration

We gave small chocolates as party favors to all the guests.

Verb

favorInfinitive
favorPresent tense
favoredPast tense
favoredPast participle
favoringPresent participle
favorsThird-person singular
1

To prefer or support someone or something over others

The coach tends to favor the more experienced players.

2

To treat someone with special kindness or preference

The teacher shouldn't favor certain students over others.

3

To resemble or look like (a parent or relative)

She favors her mother in appearance.

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