Meaning of favour in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   favour

   Definitions

   1. treat gently or carefully
2. 2. bestow a privilege upon
3. 3. promote over another

   Examples

   • « he favors his second daughter »
4. 4. consider as the favorite

   Examples

   • « The local team was favored »

5. Noun

   favour

   Definitions

   1. a feeling of favorable regard
6. 2. an inclination to approve

   Examples

   • « that style is in favor this season »
7. 3. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

   Examples

   • « the outcome was in his favor »
8. 4. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
9. 5. an act of gracious kindness