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Word: Favour
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in the noun sense ‘liking, preference’): via Old French from Latin favor, from favere ‘show kindness to’ (related to fovere ‘cherish’)
ˈfeɪvə
approval, support, or liking for someone or something
Short Definition:approval or liking
Examples:- training is looked upon with favour by many employers
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
Short Definition:act of kindness
Examples:- I've come to ask you a favour
a small inexpensive gift given to guests at a party.
Short Definition:small party gift
- favor
Word: Favour
Speech Type: Verb
ˈfeɪvə
feel or show approval or preference for
Short Definition:feel or show favour for
Examples:- slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour
(often used in polite requests) give someone (something desired)
Short Definition:give someone something desired
Examples:- please favour me with an answer
resemble (a parent or other relative) in facial features
Short Definition:resemble relative in facial features
Examples:- she's pretty, and she favours you
treat (an injured limb) gently, not putting one's full weight on it
Short Definition:treat injured limb gently
Examples:- he favours his sore leg
- favor
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