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FAVOUR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Favour.

How to pronounce favour:

US

Favour - as a noun

A feeling of favorable regard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

An inclination to approve

Example: "That style is in favor this season"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

An advantage to the benefit of someone or something

Example: "The outcome was in his favor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11party favorparty favour
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keepsake18relic7souvenir11token9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act of gracious kindness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
benignity15kindness13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Favour - as a verb

Treat gently or carefully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Bestow a privilege upon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11privilege15

Promote over another

Example: "He favors his second daughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11prefer11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13elevate10kick upstairspromote11raise5upgrade11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider as the favorite

Example: "The local team was favored"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
favor11

Example Sentences

"Can you do me a favour and pick up some groceries on your way home?"
"I owe him a favour for helping me with my car troubles."
"She asked her boss for a favour to leave work early."
"He did me a big favour by lending me his laptop for the presentation."
"I need to ask you a favour. Can you help me move this weekend?"
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Word Game Points

Is FAVOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, favour is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAVOUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FAVOUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, favour is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAVOUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FAVOUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, favour is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAVOUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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