favor — 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/
Korean meaning: 호의, 부탁
Korean pronunciation: 페이-버 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to favor sleeping on my laptop keyboard over his expensive cat bed.
- Could you do me a favor and pretend you didn't see me eating ice cream for breakfast?
- The teacher always favors students who sit in the front row.
favor
NOUN//ˈfeɪvər//
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
A neighbor's kind favor
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Origin
From Latin 'favorem' (accusative of 'favor'), derived from 'favere' meaning 'to be favorably inclined, to show kindness.' The word entered English through Old French 'favor' during the medieval period.
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“My cat seems to favor sleeping on my laptop keyboard over his expensive cat bed.”
“Could you do me a favor and pretend you didn't see me eating ice cream for breakfast?”
“The teacher always favors students who sit in the front row.”
“I'm in favor of having pizza for dinner every night this week.”
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