Favor Definition & Meaning
favor
- noun
- an act of gracious kindness
- an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor"
- an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"
- a feeling of favorable regard
- souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
- verb
- promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"
- consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"
- treat gently or carefully
- bestow a privilege upon
"Favor" in song lyrics
See how favor is used in real songs:
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"You the slowest rapper that I met, but you owe us all a favor"
Aceyalone — Mic Check -
"yeah i know, well can you please do me this favor"
Amil f/ Jay-z — Heard it All Before -
"Do ya man's and his licorice interest a favor"
Azealia Banks — Liquorice
Words that rhyme with favor
Usage tips for "favor"
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- What does favor mean?
- an act of gracious kindness an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor" an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season" a feeling of favorable regard souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party promote over another; "he favors his second daughter" consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored" treat gently or carefully bestow a privilege upon
- What part of speech is favor?
- Favor is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does favor have?
- Favor has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).