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
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
True favor brings more joy than any flavor we could ever savour!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'favor', meaning 'kindness' or 'goodwill'. In ancient Rome, it originally denoted the grace or patronage bestowed by those in power upon their subjects, later evolving to express general benevolence and support.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Latin 'favor' (kindness, goodwill), with the British spelling 'favour' retaining the Latin form. No productive morphemes; the term is a simple lexical adoption from Latin into English.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Fortune favours the brave, but it also favours those who remember to set their alarm clocks.”
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