( US favor )
■ noun
1》 approval or liking.
↘unfair preferential treatment.
↘ archaic a thing such as a badge that is given or worn as a mark of ~ or support.
2》 an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.
↘( one's ~s ) dated a woman's consent to a man having sexual intercourse with her.
3》 (also party favor ) N. Amer. a small inexpensive gift given to party guests.
■ verb
1》 regard or treat with ~.
↘give unfairly preferential treatment to.
↘work to the advantage of.
2》 ( ~ someone with ) give someone (something desired).
3》 informal resemble (a relative) in facial features.
Phrases
in ~ of
1》 to be replaced by.
2》 in support or to the advantage of.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. favor , from favere 'show kindness to'.