Synonyms of favor

Noun


1. favor, favour, kindness, benignity

usage: an act of gracious kindness

2. favor, favour, advantage, vantage

usage: an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor"

3. favor, favour, inclination, disposition, tendency

usage: an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"

4. favor, favour, approval

usage: a feeling of favorable regard

5. party favor, party favour, favor, favour, keepsake, souvenir, token, relic

usage: souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

Verb


1. prefer, favor, favour, promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate

usage: promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"

2. favor, favour, see, consider, reckon, view, regard

usage: consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"

3. favor, favour, spare, save

usage: treat gently or carefully

4. privilege, favor, favour, permit, allow, let, countenance

usage: bestow a privilege upon

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