Favor
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvər/
Favor (noun)
- a helpful or kind action done for someone
- 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)
- to prefer or support someone or something over others
- 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.