Favor

/ˈfeɪ.və/ · noun

Meaning

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone)..

Definitions by Sense

1. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
2. Goodwill; benevolent regard.
3. A small gift; a party favor.
4. Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
5. The object of regard; person or thing favoured.
6. (obsolete) Appearance; look; countenance; face.
7. (law) Partiality; bias
8. (archaic) A letter, a written communication.

Example Sentences

He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.

She enjoyed the queen's favor.

to fall out of favor

Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady.[…]She looked around expectantly, and recognizing Mrs. Cooke's maid[…]Miss Thorn greeted her with a smile which greatly prepossessed us in her favor.

Samara: She confuses her victims, twists their feelings. They will do anything for her favor.

wedding favor

At the holiday dinner, the hosts had set a favor by each place setting.

A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.

Synonyms for favor

Antonyms for favor

Related Words

Word Forms

• favors
• favour
• favoring
• favored

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions