favour

[US]/'feɪvə/
[UK]/ˈfevɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. preference; approval; act of kindness
vt. approve of; like; help

Phrases & Collocations

do a favour

return the favour

kind favour

in favour of

in favour

favour with

out of favour

Example Sentences

the favour was reciprocated.

they were not in favour with the party.

buy favour with flattery

all in favour say aye.

please favour me with an answer.

crusade in favour of birth control

The general opinion is in favour of us.

a consensus favouring continuity of policy.

a wimpish attempt to curry favour with the new bosses.

a 2-1 vote in favour of industrial action.

the judge decided in favour of the defendant.

the ballets did not find favour with the public.

the House voted in favour of repeal.

a most favoured nation

All those in favour, raise their hands.

There is a strong presumption in favour of the truthfulness of their statement.

Will you do me a favour?

They favour our programme with a large contribution.

The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.

Real-world Examples

I want to ask a favour of you.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

Could you do me a favour this evening?

Source: Comprehensive Guide to Financial English Speaking

" Sorry, can you do me a favour? "

Source: Dad teaches you grammar.

I have one other favour to ask.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

Oh thanks so much - I promise I'll return the favour sometime!

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2014

Hey listen, I've got a favour to ask.

Source: Emma's delicious English

So do yourself a favour and have a good time!

Source: Listening Digest

They oppose globalisation and favour protectionism.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

When we do people favours, we help them out.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

When you do yourself a favour, it means help yourself.

Source: Engvid-Jade Course Collection

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