FAVOUR
/ˈfeɪ.və/
12
Scrabble
14
WWF
F(4) A(1) V(4) O(1) U(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ˈfeɪ.və/
noun
- 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.”
- Goodwill; benevolent regard.“She enjoyed the queen's favor.”
- A small gift; a party favor.“A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.”
- Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
- The object of regard; person or thing favoured.
verb
- To look upon fondly; to prefer.
- To encourage, conduce to
- To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.“Would you favor us with a poetry reading?”
- To treat with care.“Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.”
- (including) To resemble, to look like (another person).
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: FAVOUR-S
