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/
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
He asked for one favor — and his friend gave it without asking why.
Do a favor for your FAVorite — OR regret not doing it.
Do the favor — savor the moment — and let the behavior speak.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
Latin 'favere' (to show favor) + '-or' (noun suffix indicating an action or result) = favor (an act of kindness)
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📝Examples
“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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