Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of warm approval or affection for someone; a friendly disposition towards someone; a disposition to show kindness or goodwill to someone

“She did him a great favour by helping him find a job.”

2. verb

to show kindness or goodwill to someone; to be friendly or sympathetic towards someone; to do something to help or benefit someone

“He favoured his nephew by giving him a large inheritance.”

3. noun

something that is done to help or benefit someone; a kindness or benefit given to someone

“The new policy is a favour to the environment, reducing pollution and waste.”

4. noun

the support or approval of a particular person or group; the influence or backing of a particular person or group

“The government’s favour towards the large corporation was seen as unfair by many.”

5. verb

to give preference or priority to something or someone; to show preference for something or someone

“She favoured the blue dress over the red one for the wedding.”

6. noun

a side or aspect of a thing or situation

“He took the favour of the wind to sail his boat faster.”