What is "favor" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "favor": an act of gracious kindness

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": promote over another

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": consider as the favorite

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": an inclination to approve

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": treat gently or carefully

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": a feeling of favorable regard

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": bestow a privilege upon

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Meaning of "favor": souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfeɪvɚ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

Hyphenation: fa‧vor

Synonyms:

service, gift, backing, support, benefit, consideration, respect, assistance, aid, benignity, indulgence, encouragement, bias, esteem, dispensation, approbation, grace, largess, boon, blessing, compliment, championship, okay, cooperation, regard, account, partiality, courtesy, kindness, accommodation, present, patronage, admiration, benevolence, token, benediction, estimation, friendliness, good will, good turn, obligement, promote, facilitate, advance, abet, befriend, humor, gratify, oblige, assist, value, accommodate, spare, esteem, spoil, indulge, further, aid, side with, be partial to, do a kindness, do right by, make exception, play favorites, pull strings, show consideration, smile upon, treat well, champion, support, advocate, appreciate, back, accept, encourage, choose, praise, endorse, approve, pick, fancy, approbate, prize, eulogize, value, patronize, commend, countenance, esteem, sanction, honor, incline, for, go for, be in favor of, buck for, cotton to, flash on, hold with, lean toward, look up to, opt for, regard highly, root for, single out, take a liking to, take a shine to, take to, think well of, tilt toward, be on one's side, feature, simulate, resemble, take after, be the image of, be the picture of,

Antonyms:

hurt, injury, loss, hindrance, disrespect, disdain, denunciation, fairness, impartiality, denial, veto, disadvantage, disapproval, ill will, disregard, dislike, hate, disfavor, opposition, stop, criticism, meanness, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct, ignore, disappoint, block, prevent, thwart, dislike, halt, stop, hurt, neglect, disfavor, refuse, reject, disapprove, protest, dissuade, disallow, censure, dislike, hate, deny, hinder, thwart, oppose, neglect, criticize, discourage, disagree, disrespect, hurt, disfavor, hinder, thwart, dislike, hurt, disfavor,