FAVOURING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Favour

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English (in the noun sense ‘liking, preference’): via Old French from Latin favor, from favere ‘show kindness to’ (related to fovere ‘cherish’)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfeɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

(often used in polite requests) give someone (something desired)

Short Definition:

give someone something desired

Examples:
  • please favour me with an answer
Definition:

resemble (a parent or other relative) in facial features

Short Definition:

resemble relative in facial features

Examples:
  • she's pretty, and she favours you
Definition:

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
Variant Forms:
  • favor

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