favor meaning and definition

FAVOR noun

Definition of favor (noun)

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

FAVOR verb

Definition of favor (verb)

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