favor
Pronunciation:
/ˈfeɪvə//ˈfeɪvɚ/noun
Definitions
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
Example: He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.
Goodwill; benevolent regard.
Example: She enjoyed the queen's favor.
A small gift; a party favor.
Example: A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.
Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
verb
Definitions
To look upon fondly; to prefer.
To encourage, conduce to
To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
Example: Would you favor us with a poetry reading?
To treat with care.
Example: Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.