ˈfeɪvə n. & v. (US favor) --n. 1 an
act of
kindness beyond what is
due or
usual (did it as a favour). 2
esteem,
liking,
approval,
goodwill;
friendly regard (gained
their favour;
look with favour on). 3
partiality;
too lenient or
generous treatment. 4
aid,
support (under favour of night). 5 a
thing given or
worn as a mark of favour or support, e.g. a
badge or a knot of ribbons. 6
archaic leave,
pardon (by
your favour). 7
Commerce archaic a
letter (your favour of yesterday). --v.tr. 1 regard or
treat with favour or partiality. 2
give support or approval
to;
promote,
prefer. 3 a be to
the advantage of (a person). b
facilitate (a process etc.). 4 tend to
confirm (an
idea or theory). 5 (foll. by with)
oblige (favour me with a reply). 6 (as favoured adj.) having
special advantages. 7 colloq.
resemble in features. øin favour 1
meeting with approval. 2 (foll. by of) a in support
of. b to the advantage of.
out of favour
lacking approval. øøfavourer n. [ME f. OF f. L favor -oris f. favere
show kindness to]
