Favor ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Favor ( noun )

  1. A kind or helpful act.
  2. A preferential treatment.
  3. A token of love or regard.

Origin:

Middle english, from anglo-french, from latin favor, from favus sweet, from fovere to cherish.

Examples:

  1. I asked him for a favor and he helped me.
  2. The company gives its employees many favors.
  3. She gave him a little favor as a token of her love.
  4. I would like to return the favor that you did for me.
  5. The boss always shows favoritism towards his friends.

(As a verb)

Favor ( verb )

  1. A kind or helpful act.
  2. A preferential treatment.
  3. A token of love or regard.

Origin:

Middle english, from anglo-french, from latin favor, from favus sweet, from fovere to cherish.

Examples:

  1. I asked him for a favor and he helped me.
  2. The company gives its employees many favors.
  3. She gave him a little favor as a token of her love.
  4. I would like to return the favor that you did for me.
  5. The boss always shows favoritism towards his friends.
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