Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪ.vər/
noun an act of kindness or a preference for one option over another
A1 Can you do me a favor and pass me the salt, please?
A2 I asked my friend for a favor and they agreed to help me move next weekend.
B1 I owe her a favor for helping me out when I was in a tough situation.
B2 As a gesture of goodwill, I did him a favor by covering his shift at work.
C1 The politician called in a favor to get the bill passed in Congress.
C2 She called in a favor from a high-ranking official to secure her promotion.
verb to support or prefer one option over another
A1 Can you do me a favor and pass me the salt?
A2 I would favor a quiet night in rather than going out to a party.
B1 The manager decided to favor the employee with more responsibilities.
B2 The judge's ruling seemed to favor the prosecution's case.
C1 The new tax laws heavily favor the wealthy elite.
C2 The company's policies seem to favor employees who have been with the company for a longer period of time.
formal I would like to ask for a favor from you regarding the upcoming project presentation.
informal Hey, can you do me a favor and pick up my dry cleaning on your way home?
slang Do me a solid and cover my shift tomorrow, I'll owe you a favor.
figurative The weather forecast is not in our favor for the outdoor event.
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