B1nounUK spelling: favourrelationshipssociety
US/ˈfeɪ.vər/
UK/ˈfeɪ.və/
a kind act that you do to help someone, or approval and support for someone or something
In context
Could you do me a favor and watch my bag for a minute?
Most voters were in favor of the new tax on sugary drinks.
He asked his uncle for a favor to get a job at the bank.
Words that go with favor
verb + noun
- do someone a favorCan you do me a favor?
- ask a favorI need to ask you a favor.
- return a favorShe wanted to return the favor.
- owe someone a favorI owe him a favor for helping me move.
- curry favorHe tried to curry favor with the boss.
noun + preposition
- in favor ofI am in favor of a shorter week.
- out of favorThat style is now out of favor.
adjective + noun
- big favorI want to ask you a big favor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make me a favorCorrect: do me a favor
Incorrect:
in favor to the planCorrect: in favor of the plan