n. 1 good will, approval, support, approbation Father looked with favour on my marriage to Leslie 2 courtesy, good or kind deed, good turn, kindness, gesture, beau geste; service As a favour, I'll walk your dog while you're away 3 favouritism, partiality, prejudice, bias, preference, patronage They show favour in repeatedly giving the contract to the same company 4 grace, esteem, consideration, view, regard, opinion, account, (good or bad) books; disposition, taste, predisposition How does Rochester stand in the favour of the king? 5 in favour (of) for, pro, on the side of, in support (of), at the back of, backing, behind, on or US and Canadian in behalf (of), in back of Please vote in favour of the resolution Are you in favour or against?
v. 6 approve, prefer, like, have a liking or preference for, be partial to, advocate, espouse, back, endorse, support, champion, recommend, incline to or towards, side with, take the side or part of, go for, opt for, fancy, select, choose, elect, single out, sponsor, adopt, go in for Which candidate do you favour? 7 pamper, coddle, baby, protect, indulge, be partial to Notice how Billie favours his left leg when walking? 8 advance, forward, promote, facilitate, expedite, help, benefit, assist, aid, encourage, accommodate, smile upon: The warm, moist climate favours the growth of mould 9 resemble, look like, take after Little Jimmy favours his father, I think