FAVOR

/ˈfeɪvə/
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F(4) A(1) V(4) O(1) R(1)
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Definition

/ˈfeɪvə/
noun
  1. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
    “He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.”
  2. Goodwill; benevolent regard.
    “She enjoyed the queen's favor.”
  3. A small gift; a party favor.
    “A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.”
  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.
    “Would you favor us with a poetry reading?”
  4. To treat with care.
    “Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.”
  5. (including) To resemble, to look like (another person).

Source: Wiktionary

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