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favour in WordNet English dictionary
noun
an act of gracious kindness
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souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
party favor
party favour
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an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
"the outcome was in his favor"
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an inclination to approve
"that style is in favor this season"
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a feeling of favorable regard
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verb
consider as the favorite
"The local team was favored"
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promote over another
"he favors his second daughter"
prefer
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treat gently or carefully
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bestow a privilege upon
privilege
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favour in English Wiktionary
(noun) A piece of help.
(verb) To look upon fondly; to prefer.
(verb) To do a favour (noun sense 1) for; to show beneficence toward.
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