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Favour Definition & Meaning

favour
noun
  1. a feeling of favorable regard
  2. an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"
  3. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor"
  4. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
  5. an act of gracious kindness
verb
  1. treat gently or carefully
  2. bestow a privilege upon
  3. promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"
  4. consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"

"Favour" in song lyrics

See how favour is used in real songs:

  • "Didn't miss another favour"
    Bubba Sparxxx & The Crystal Method — PHDream
  • "So dazzle them as a way of repaying the favour"
    The Herd — Pearl
  • "The difference admittedly is minimally in your favour"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Fatface (Flak), Mass MC — Tolerance Levels

Words that rhyme with favour

Usage tips for "favour"

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Frequently asked questions

What does favour mean?
a feeling of favorable regard an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season" an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor" souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party an act of gracious kindness treat gently or carefully bestow a privilege upon promote over another; "he favors his second daughter" consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"
What part of speech is favour?
Favour is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does favour have?
Favour has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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