favor

Meanings

• Verb

  To grant a favor or request; show kindness or goodwill towards someone.

  - "He favored the underdog in the race."
  - "She asked her boss for a favor."
  - "The king granted many favors to his subjects."

• Noun

  A favor is an act of kindness or generosity.

  - "Doing a favor for a friend."
  - "He returned the favor."
  - "The favor was appreciated."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfeɪvɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

discriminate , discrimination , disfavor , harm , sabotage , discriminate , disfavor

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Synonyms

aid , help , lend a hand , token

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with favor
ave , save , grave , wave , rave , pave , crave , brave , jade , shave , maze , blaze , craze , graze , aze , maze , daze , blaze , haze , maze , praise

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Homophones

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1. Favour (British English) : A strong influence or advantage.
   

2. Faux pas () : An embarrassing error or social blunder.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of favor that leads to same result
favor , favors , in favor of , in her favor , in his favor , in its favor , in my favor , in one's favor , in our favor , in their favor , in your favor , out of favor , favored , favorer , favorers , favoring , favour , favoured , favouring , favours , curried favor , curries favor , curry favor , currying favor , por favor , all in favor , come down in favor of , come down on the side of , come into favor , come out in favor of , decide in favor for , decide in favor of , decide in favor of/for

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Forms

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favors, favoring, favored, favorably, unfavorably

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Etymology

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Old French favore, from favus, favus meaning 'pleasing, favorable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'favor' is derived from the Latin word 'favon', meaning 'to smile'.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'favor' was a small clay tablet that was inscribed with a request or message and then baked in an oven. These tablets were often used to ask for favors or favors were granted in return for them.

3. The term 'favor' is also used in the context of horse racing to describe the favored horse, which is the one that is expected to win based on the odds.

4. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to do a favor for someone on their birthday.

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Related Concepts

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1. Goodwill: A positive attitude towards someone or something, often leading to acts of kindness and generosity.

2. Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others.

3. Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness and generosity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'favor' is often used to describe acts of kindness or generosity. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', Portia speaks of 'the quality of mercy' and how it is 'twice blest': it blesses him that gives and him that takes. In art, 'favor' can be depicted through various forms such as paintings, sculptures, and even music. For instance, in the famous painting 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh, the night sky is depicted with a sense of wonder and favor.

How to Memorize "favor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a warm, glowing feeling in your heart when you think of the word 'favor'.
   - Imagine yourself doing a kind act for someone and seeing the smile on their face.
   - Visualize a hand offering a favor or a heart extending kindness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'favor' with acts of kindness and generosity.
   - Think of a time when someone did a favor for you and how it made you feel.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of goodwill towards others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'favor' as 'For Acts of Valor and Kindness'.
   - Create a mental image of a hand offering a favor or a heart extending kindness.
   - Use the acronym F-A-V-O-R: Friendly, Acts, Valor, Outstanding, Reciprocal.

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