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favoran 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

favor concept
💡 Concept

He asked for one favor — and his friend gave it without asking why.

favor mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Do a favor for your FAVorite — OR regret not doing it.

favor rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Do the favor — savor the moment — and let the behavior speak.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfeɪvər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfeɪvə/

🌳Etymology

Rootfavor

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.

🎵Rhyme

saverwaiversavor
saver
waiver
savor

🔗Collocations

do someone a favor
ask a favor
in favor of
return the favor
curry favor

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to favor sleeping on my laptop keyboard over his expensive cat bed.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

I'm in favor of having pizza for dinner every night this week.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

kindnesspreferencesupportgoodwillassistance

Antonyms

disfavoropposereject

Related

favorablefavoritefavoredunfavorable

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