I. noun
1.
Synonyms: regard 4, account, admiration, consideration, esteem, estimation, respect
Antonyms: disfavor
2.
Synonyms: approbation 1, approval, benediction, blessing, OK ( or okay)
Contrasted words: depreciation, derogation, disparagement
Antonyms: disfavor
3.
Synonyms: gift 1, benevolence, boon, ||compliment, largess, present
Related Word: aid, assistance, backing, encouragement, help, support
4.
a special privilege
willing to grant a favor to a good friend
Synonyms: courtesy, dispensation, indulgence, kindness, service
Related Word: aid, assistance, cooperation, help
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: approve 1, accept, approbate, countenance, go (for), hold (with)
Related Word: endorse, OK ( or okay), sanction; appreciate, prize, value
Idioms: set great store by
Contrasted words: decry, depreciate, disparage
Antonyms: disfavor
2.
Synonyms: oblige 2, accommodate, convenience
Related Word: humor, indulge, pamper
Idioms: do one a favor ( or service), do right by
Contrasted words: baffle, circumvent, foil, frustrate, thwart
3.
Synonyms: encourage 2, advocate, countenance
4.
Synonyms: resemble , ||feature, simulate
Contrasted words: contradict, differ