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Meaning offavorin English

favor

us//feɪvər//uk//feɪvər//

Pluralfavors
Past Tensefavored
Participle Verbfavoring
Third Person Singularfavors

Definitions

Noun
1. a kind or helpful act; assistance
2. lenity; mild punishment
3. a preferred person or thing
  The company showed favor to the experienced candidate.
4. bias or partiality (in judgment, treatment, etc.)
  Her favor for adventure led her to travel the world.
5. a small gift (at a party etc.)
  The party guests received a small favor with candies and toys.
6. a decorative item worn for celebration
  The bride wore a small favor on her hair during the wedding.
Verb
1. to show kindness or benevolence; assist someone
  The charity will favor those in need with food and shelter.

Compounds / Phrases

curry favor lose favor