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Favor Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：prefer (favor)

favor 🔊

/ˈfeɪvər/

n., v.

To like or support one option more than others.

prefer 🔊

➕

/prɪˈfɜːr/

n., v.

To have a liking or inclination for one option, person, or thing over another; to choose or support it.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'favor' (goodwill, partiality), derived from 'favere' (to show kindness).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'FAvor — FA vorite choice' — the first three letters match 'favorite', linking preference.

📖 Example

Between tea and coffee, I favor a strong cup of tea in the morning. 🔊 Between tea and coffee, I prefer a strong cup of tea in the morning.

🔗 Collocations

favor A over B – prefer A more than B

favor a candidate – support a particular person in an election

favor a certain style – have a preference for a particular design or fashion

🔄 Synonyms

prefer (v.) – To choose or like one thing more than another

choose (v.) – To decide on one option from several

fancy (v.) – To feel a liking or desire for something (informal)

🚫 Antonyms

dislike (v.) – To not like something

reject (v.) – To refuse or not accept

avoid (v.) – To keep away from

🌱 Derivatives

favorable (adj.) – Expressing approval or support; advantageous

favorite (adj./n.) – Preferred above all others

favoritism (n.) – Unfair preference for one person or group

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'favor' entered English via Old French in the 14th century, rooted in Latin 'favere' meaning to be kind or support. It reflects social dynamics of preference and goodwill, common in courtly and now everyday speech.

Meaning 2：act of kindness (favor)

favor 🔊

/ˈfeɪvər/

n., v.

A kind or helpful act that you do for someone without expecting payment.

act of kindness 🔊

➕

/ækt əv ˈkaɪndnəs/

n., v.

A helpful, kind, or generous deed done for someone without expecting payment.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Could you do me a favor and water my plants while I'm on vacation next week? 🔊 Could you do me a helpful act and water my plants while I'm on vacation next week?

🔗 Collocations

do a favor – perform a kind act for someone

return a favor – do something nice for someone who has helped you

ask a favor – request help from someone

🔄 Synonyms

kindness (n.) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

service (n.) – An act of helpful activity

good deed (n.) – A morally good or beneficial action

🚫 Antonyms

disservice (n.) – A harmful or unhelpful act

harm (n.) – Physical or emotional damage

injustice (n.) – Unfair treatment

🌱 Derivatives

favorably (adv.) – In a positive or supportive manner

unfavorable (adj.) – Not favorable; opposed or disadvantageous