favour meaning and definition

FAVOUR noun

Definition of favour (noun)

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

FAVOUR verb

Definition of favour (verb)

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