favors
word · lemma: favor
/ˈfeɪvɝz/
FAY-vurz
/fˈeɪvɐ/
FAY-vuhz
Definition
Things you do to help someone, usually as a kindness and not as part of your job. It can also mean acts of support or preference in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in the plural for small helpful actions: 'do someone a favor' and 'ask for a favor'. 'In favor of' means supporting something, which is a different pattern. Be careful: 'favorite' is a different word.
Spanish: favoresPortuguese (BR): favoresPortuguese (PT): favoresChinese (Simplified): 帮助 - 恩惠Chinese (Traditional): 幫助 - 恩惠Hindi: अहसान - मददArabic: معروف - خدمةBengali: অনুগ্রহ - উপকারRussian: одолжения - услугиJapanese: 親切な行為 - お願いVietnamese: ân huệ - giúp đỡKorean: 호의 - 부탁Turkish: iyilik - lütufUrdu: احسانات - مہربانیاںIndonesian: bantuan - kebaikan
Example Sentences
She often asks her friends for favors.
basic
I did him two favors last week.
basic
Small favors can make people happy.
basic
He keeps asking for favors, but he never helps anyone else.
natural
I don't mind doing favors for family, but there are limits.
natural
She's tired of people treating her kindness like a list of favors they can request anytime.
natural