favor

fa•vor

[[t]ˈfeɪ vər[/t]] n.

1) something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for payment; a kind act

2) friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill:

to win someone's favor[/ex]

3) popularity:

an athlete who enjoys great favor among the fans[/ex]

4) preferential treatment; partiality

5) a gift bestowed as a token of regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady

6) a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty

7) a small gift or decorative item, as a noisemaker or paper hat, often distributed to guests at a party

8) Usu., favors. sexual intimacy, esp. as permitted by a woman

9) archaic a letter, esp. a commercial one

10) to regard with favor; approve; sanction

11) to prefer; treat with partiality

12) to show favor to; oblige; encourage:

Will you favor us with a reply?[/ex]

13) to be favorable to; facilitate:

The wind favored their journey[/ex]

14) to treat or use gently:

to favor a sore wrist[/ex]

15) to aid or support:

They favored the party's cause with ample funds[/ex]

16) cvb to bear a physical resemblance to:

to favor one's mother's family[/ex]

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- find favor with in favor in favor of in one's favor out of favor

Also, esp. brit.,favour Etymology: 1250–1300; ME favo(u) r < AF, OF < L, der. of favēre to favor fa′vor•er, n. usage: See -or .