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favor

Dictionary definition · favor

noun

  1. an act of gracious kindness
  2. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something"the outcome was in his favor"
  3. an inclination to approve"that style is in favor this season"
  4. a feeling of favorable regard
  5. souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

verb

  1. promote over another"he favors his second daughter"
  2. consider as the favorite"The local team was favored"
  3. treat gently or carefully
  4. bestow a privilege upon

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).