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favour
noun
verb
an act of gracious kindness
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- AVOU
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈfeɪ.və
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
an act of gracious kindness
noun
souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
noun
an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
“the outcome was in his favor”
noun
an inclination to approve
“that style is in favor this season”
noun
a feeling of favorable regard
verb
consider as the favorite
“The local team was favored”
verb
promote over another
“he favors his second daughter”
verb
bestow a privilege upon
verb
treat gently or carefully
In context
Example Sentences
the outcome was in his favor
that style is in favor this season
The local team was favored
he favors his second daughter
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