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The correct spelling is favors.
How to pronounce favors
/ˈfeɪvəz/
nounIPA: /ˈfeɪvəz/
Say it like: Fav-ors
The correct spelling is favors. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). For example: "He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home."
Usage Examples
“He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.”
“She enjoyed the queen's favor.”
“A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
- 2.Goodwill; benevolent regard.
- 3.A small gift; a party favor.
- 4.Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
- 5.The object of regard; person or thing favoured.
verb
- 1.To look upon fondly; to prefer.
- 2.To encourage, conduce to
- 3.To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
- 4.To treat with care.
- 5.(including) To resemble, to look like (another person).
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