noun
- approval or support for someone or something
- a kind or helpful act
- preference for one person or thing over others
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
verb
- to prefer or support someone or something
- to treat someone with special kindness or preference
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The proposal won favour with the committee.
- Could you do me a favour and help me move this table?
- The judge showed favour to the wealthy defendant.
- Most voters favour the new healthcare plan.
- She tends to favour her youngest child.
- The weather conditions favour the home team today.
- I’m calling in a favour from an old friend.