Favor

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvər/

Favor (noun)

  1. a helpful or kind action done for someone
  2. approval, support, or liking for someone or something

Examples

  • Could you do me a favor and help with the groceries?
  • She asked for a favor to borrow the book.

Common collocations: ask a favor, do a favor, gain favor, in favor of, favor a proposal

Favor (verb)

  1. to prefer or support someone or something over others
  2. to treat someone better than others, often unfairly

Examples

  • Many people favor the new design over the old one.
  • He tends to favor classical music.

Synonyms of Favor

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Favor

  • when discussing lack of approval or support
  • when discussing resistance or disagreement