favour
Definition
- n. a feeling of favorable regard
- n. an inclination to approve
- n. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
- n. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
- n. an act of gracious kindness
- v. treat gently or carefully
- v. bestow a privilege upon
- v. promote over another
- v. consider as the favorite
Word forms
- Past participle
- favoured
- Past tense
- favoured
- Third person singular
- favours
- Present participle
- favouring
Example sentences
n.
She has a special favour for chocolate ice cream over all other flavors.
vt.
I will favour your proposal if it benefits the entire team.