Favour
noun
An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.
He did me a big favour by giving me a ride to the airport
Often appears as...
- do someone a favour
- ask for a favour
noun
A small gift or token given as a sign of goodwill or friendship.
The host gave out party favours as the guests left
Often appears as...
- party favour
- wedding favour
verb
To prefer something over other alternatives.
I favour chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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- favour something over
- favour someone with something
noun
Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.
The proposal has won the favour of the mayor
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- win someone's favour
- find favour
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To treat gently or carefully because of injury or illness.
He favoured his injured leg as he walked
Often appears as...
- favour an injury
- favour the left/right
noun
An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.
He did me a big favour by giving me a ride to the airport
Often appears as...
- do someone a favour
- ask for a favour
noun
A small gift or token given as a sign of goodwill or friendship.
The host gave out party favours as the guests left
Often appears as...
- party favour
- wedding favour
verb
To prefer something over other alternatives.
I favour chocolate ice cream over vanilla
Often appears as...
- favour something over
- favour someone with something
noun
Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.
The proposal has won the favour of the mayor
Often appears as...
- win someone's favour
- find favour
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To treat gently or carefully because of injury or illness.
He favoured his injured leg as he walked
Often appears as...
- favour an injury
- favour the left/right
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Not Obligatory
A favour is kindness without being forced or paid for doing it.
She volunteered to proofread my essay, that was a huge favour.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconditional Help
When doing a favour, you should not expect anything in return.
I can house-sit for you as a favour; just enjoy your vacation!
Pro Tip 3/3Gratitude Expression
It's polite to thank someone who grants you a favour.
Thanks for picking up my mail - I owe you a favour.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Obligatory
A favour is kindness without being forced or paid for doing it.
She volunteered to proofread my essay, that was a huge favour.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconditional Help
When doing a favour, you should not expect anything in return.
I can house-sit for you as a favour; just enjoy your vacation!
Pro Tip 3/3Gratitude Expression
It's polite to thank someone who grants you a favour.
Thanks for picking up my mail - I owe you a favour.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Obligatory
A favour is kindness without being forced or paid for doing it.
She volunteered to proofread my essay, that was a huge favour.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconditional Help
When doing a favour, you should not expect anything in return.
I can house-sit for you as a favour; just enjoy your vacation!
Pro Tip 3/3Gratitude Expression
It's polite to thank someone who grants you a favour.
Thanks for picking up my mail - I owe you a favour.
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Video examples
The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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We need women in...
best or the most love and affection and care and concern about the world in which they will live and it isn't good enough to have the best for our children unless other children have opportunity and have the comfort of home in love and the rest so I don't think we do our children and your favor
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Is telekinesis real? -...
to withstand skepticism. In the case of telekinesis, the idea goes against established science, but lacks the powerful evidence in favor of it. Our universe is controlled and explained by the laws of physics, and one of these laws tells us that brain waves can't control objects
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What’s the difference...
of a new scientific discovery. Upon further research, scientists tend to favor the theory that can explain most of the data, though there may still be gaps in our understanding. Scientists also like when a new theory successfully predicts previously unobserved phenomena,
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How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
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The surprising cause of...
Yet H. pylori survives the acidic turmoil of the stomach with a variety of features that disrupt mucosal defense in its favor. For example, it produces an enzyme called urease that helps protect it from the surrounding gastric acid.
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Elon Musk: The future...
to argue in favor of immigration and in favor of climate change. And if I hadn't done that, that wasn't on the agenda before. So maybe nothing will happen, but at least the words were said.
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World's Hardest Climb...
it's not that he's an ego free zone however he subordinates them in favor of being compassionate and giving and thoughtful and creative it's really unusual and that is the quality of
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
the wolves to be out of there the character of the forest changes as you descend becoming ever darker and damper favoring different kinds of animals and plants
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Bird Of Paradise...
The character of the forest changes as you descend, becoming ever darker and damper, favouring different kinds of animals and plants.
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
We need women in...
best or the most love and affection and care and concern about the world in which they will live and it isn't good enough to have the best for our children unless other children have opportunity and have the comfort of home in love and the rest so I don't think we do our children and your favor
Video examples
Is telekinesis real? -...
to withstand skepticism. In the case of telekinesis, the idea goes against established science, but lacks the powerful evidence in favor of it. Our universe is controlled and explained by the laws of physics, and one of these laws tells us that brain waves can't control objects
Video examples
What’s the difference...
of a new scientific discovery. Upon further research, scientists tend to favor the theory that can explain most of the data, though there may still be gaps in our understanding. Scientists also like when a new theory successfully predicts previously unobserved phenomena,
Video examples
How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
Video examples
The surprising cause of...
Yet H. pylori survives the acidic turmoil of the stomach with a variety of features that disrupt mucosal defense in its favor. For example, it produces an enzyme called urease that helps protect it from the surrounding gastric acid.
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
to argue in favor of immigration and in favor of climate change. And if I hadn't done that, that wasn't on the agenda before. So maybe nothing will happen, but at least the words were said.
Video examples
World's Hardest Climb...
it's not that he's an ego free zone however he subordinates them in favor of being compassionate and giving and thoughtful and creative it's really unusual and that is the quality of
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
the wolves to be out of there the character of the forest changes as you descend becoming ever darker and damper favoring different kinds of animals and plants
Video examples
Bird Of Paradise...
The character of the forest changes as you descend, becoming ever darker and damper, favouring different kinds of animals and plants.
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Francesca Annis
English Actress
I go on giving interviews because I've been brought up to support the projects I'm involved in. When you've enjoyed working on a production, you want to do them a favour.
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John Grisham
American Writer
I'm not good at raising money. I don't like to raise money. It's been my experience that when I ask someone for money, it's not long before they return the favor.
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John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
I am, on principle, opposed to war and in favor of peace because I regard peace as a positive good and war as a positive evil.
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Peter Mayle
British Author
One must never forget that life is unfair. But sometimes, with a bit of luck, this works in your favour.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
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P. T. Barnum
American Entertainer
Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Indian Leader
The man who has gotten everything he wants is all in favor of peace and order.
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Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
I know the world isn't fair, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?
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Ken Livingstone
English Politician
I never came into life with any favours or privileges.
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Francesca Annis
English Actress
I go on giving interviews because I've been brought up to support the projects I'm involved in. When you've enjoyed working on a production, you want to do them a favour.
Quote examples
John Grisham
American Writer
I'm not good at raising money. I don't like to raise money. It's been my experience that when I ask someone for money, it's not long before they return the favor.
Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
I am, on principle, opposed to war and in favor of peace because I regard peace as a positive good and war as a positive evil.
Quote examples
Peter Mayle
British Author
One must never forget that life is unfair. But sometimes, with a bit of luck, this works in your favour.
Quote examples
Robert Frost
American Poet
Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Quote examples
Elon Musk
South African Businessman
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
Quote examples
P. T. Barnum
American Entertainer
Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself.
Quote examples
Jawaharlal Nehru
Indian Leader
The man who has gotten everything he wants is all in favor of peace and order.
Quote examples
Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
I know the world isn't fair, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?
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Ken Livingstone
English Politician
I never came into life with any favours or privileges.
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