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favors

Pronunciation: [ˈfeɪvərz]

Word

Learn how to use favors in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a favor is when you do something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. It's like helping a friend just because you want to make them happy.

Example

She did him a favor by helping him with his homework.

Example

He didn't ask for any favors from anyone; he wanted to do everything on his own.

Example

Can you do me a favor and help me with this?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to favor someone means to support or prefer them over others. This can happen in games, work, or just in choosing friends.

Example

The teacher tends to favor the students who participate more in class.

Example

She never favors the teams that don't work hard.

Example

Do you think he favors any of the players on the team?

Context: “helping”

(verb) to favor something also means to choose it over other options. It’s like picking your favorite food when you have many to choose from.

Example

I favor chocolate ice cream over vanilla because I like it better.

Example

I don't favor that brand of cereal because it doesn't taste good to me.

Example

Which color do you favor for the new painting?

How to pronounce favors

Pronunciation: [ˈfeɪvərz]

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