favor
word
/ˈfeɪvɝ/
FAY-vur
/fˈeɪvɐ/
FAY-vuh
Definition
A favor is something helpful that you do for someone, or a sign of support or preference for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations: "do a favor," "ask for a favor," "in favor of." Can mean an act of kindness or supporting someone. Don't confuse with "favorite" (which means 'most liked').
Spanish: favor - favor (ayuda) - preferenciaPortuguese (BR): favor - gentileza - preferênciaPortuguese (PT): favor - gentileza - preferênciaChinese (Simplified): 帮忙 - 恩惠 - 偏爱Chinese (Traditional): 幫忙 - 恩惠 - 偏愛Hindi: कृपा - उपकार - पक्षपातArabic: مَعروف - فَضْل - تَحَيُّزBengali: অনুগ্রহ - উপকার - সমর্থনRussian: одолжение - услуга - благосклонностьJapanese: お願い - 好意 - 支持Vietnamese: ân huệ - sự giúp đỡ - ủng hộKorean: 호의 - 부탁 - 편애Turkish: iyilik - lütuf - destekUrdu: عنایت - احسان - مہربانی - حمایتIndonesian: ân huệ - kebaikan - dukungan
Example Sentences
Can you do me a favor and close the window?
basic
She did him a big favor by helping with his homework.
basic
He always asks for favors but never helps anyone.
basic
I'm in favor of changing the rules.
natural
Could you do me a huge favor and pick up my package?
natural
The manager seems to show favor to employees who agree with him.
natural