favour

[fey-ver] /ˈfeɪ vər/

noun, verb (used with object), Chiefly British

favor.

Usage note

See -or¹.

Examples from the web for favours

The latter favours direct action tactics, and has tended to alienate public opinion.
These favours usually entail being supplied with cases that would interest him.
Modern historiography favours the hypothesis of antiochus of syracuse.
The planar geography of the region also favours urban growth and agglomerations.

British Dictionary definitions for favours

favours

/ˈfeɪvəz/

plural noun

sexual intimacy, as when consented to by a woman

favour

/ˈfeɪvə/

noun

an approving attitude; good will

an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy

prejudice and partiality; favouritism

a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour, out of favour)

(archaic) leave; permission

a token of love, goodwill, etc

a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party

(history) a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady

(obsolete, mainly Brit) a communication, esp a business letter

10.

(archaic) appearance

11.

find favour with, to be approved of by someone

12.

in favour of

approving
to the benefit of
(of a cheque, etc) made out to
in order to show preference for: I rejected him in favour of George

verb (transitive)

13.

to regard with especial kindness or approval

14.

to treat with partiality or favouritism

15.

to support; advocate

16.

to perform a favour for; oblige

17.

to help; facilitate

18.

(informal) to resemble: he favours his father

19.

to wear habitually: she favours red

20.

to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare: a footballer favouring an injured leg

favour

chiefly British English spelling of favor (q.v.); for spelling, see -or. Related: Favourite; favouritism.