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Definition favor in American English

favor noun

noun
/ˈfeɪvər/
1

something that you do for someone in order to help them

Example

Could you do me a small favor?

Example

I'll ask Steve. He owes me a favor.

Example

Thanks very much for your help. I'll be sure to return the favor some time.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
Example

This approach has found more favor in the U.S. than in Britain.

Example

a young player who has yet to gain favor with the coach

Example

Nuclear power stations have lost favor in recent years.

Example

an ambitious young man willing to curry favor with the boss

Synonyms and related words
love respect passion
3

behavior that gives someone an unfair advantage

Example

He was careful to show no favor to anyone.

Synonyms and related words
apartheid linguistic imperialism favorite
4

a small present given to a guest at a party

Synonyms and related words
present gift valentine
5

the opportunity to have sex with someone

Example

He was found guilty of trading information for sexual favors.

Synonyms and related words
smirting flirtation coquetry
Definition favor in American English