favour — an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪvər/
Example Sentences
- My cat clearly favours the most expensive chair in the house as her throne.
- Could you do me a favour and pretend you didn't see me eating ice cream for breakfast?
- The new policy favours students who participate in extracurricular activities.
favour
NOUN[/ˈfeɪvər/]
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
💡 Concept
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
🎵 Rhyme
True favor brings more joy than any flavor we could ever savour!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfeɪvər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfeɪvə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootfavor
🎵Rhyme
savourwaiverflavor
savour
waiver
flavor
🔗Collocations
ask a favour
do someone a favour
return the favour
in favour of
favour over
curry favour
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat clearly favours the most expensive chair in the house as her throne.”
😄 Fun example
“Could you do me a favour and pretend you didn't see me eating ice cream for breakfast?”
“The new policy favours students who participate in extracurricular activities.”
😄 Fun example
“Fortune favours the brave, but it also favours those who remember to set their alarm clocks.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
kindnessgoodwillpreferencesupportbenefit
Antonyms
disfavouroppositiondisadvantage
Related
favorablefavouritefavouredunfavourable
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