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to favor
01
to prefer someone or something to an alternative
Transitive: to favor sb/sth | to favor one option over another
Examples
I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city.
02
to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner
Transitive: to favor sb
Examples
She favors her younger brother and lets him get away with more.
03
to avoid putting full pressure on an injured part of the body
Transitive: to favor an injured limb
Examples
He had to favor his left ankle after spraining it.
04
to provide conditions or opportunities that help someone or something succeed
Transitive: to favor sth
Examples
The warm weather seems to favor the crops this season.
Favor
01
a kind act that is done to help a person
Examples
Could you do me a favor and lend me your book?
02
an advantage given to someone or something
03
an inclination or tendency to approve or support
04
a small gift given to guests as a keepsake at a party or event
05
a feeling of goodwill or positive regard
Lexical Tree
disfavor
favored
favor
