"favour" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A feeling of favorable regard (synset 107515653)
is a type of: approval - a feeling of liking something or someone good

same as: favor
An inclination to approve (synset 106210352)
"that style is in favor this season"

is a type of: disposition, inclination, tendency - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

same as: favor
An advantage to the benefit of someone or something (synset 105163702)
"the outcome was in his favor"

is a type of: advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

same as: favor
Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party (synset 103900459)
is a type of: keepsake, relic, souvenir, token - something of sentimental value

subtypes: cracker, cracker bonbon, snapper - a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends

same as: favor, party favor, party favour
An act of gracious kindness (synset 101229430)
is a type of: benignity, kindness - a kind act

subtypes: good turn, turn - a favor for someone

same as: favor

Verb

Treat gently or carefully (synset 202470148)
is a type of: save, spare - refrain from harming

same as: favor
Bestow a privilege upon (synset 202459141)
is a type of: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission

same as: favor, privilege
Promote over another (synset 202405179)
"he favors his second daughter"

is a type of: advance, elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade - give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

subtypes: advantage - give an advantage to

same as: favor, prefer
Consider as the favorite (synset 200693909)
"The local team was favored"

is a type of: consider, reckon, regard, see, view - deem to be

same as: favor