favor

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈfeɪ.və/]

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Senses

1. favor (noun) — sense 1

Definition: 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.

2. favor (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Example: She enjoyed the queen's favor.

3. favor (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A small gift; a party favor.

Example: wedding favor

4. favor (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To look upon fondly; to prefer.

Example: And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

5. favor (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To use more often.

Example: […] alone, without having to favor his right, uninjured leg, […]

6. favor (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To encourage, conduce to

Example: These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).

Structure of the word

Roots:

bʰeh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: bʰeh₂

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