1
as in services
an act of kind assistance
a good and generous friend who is always doing favors for others
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2
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
entertainers often learn that the favor of the public can be fickle indeed
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3
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
over the years that kind of movie fell out of favor with the mass audience
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4
as in likes
positive regard for something
was willing to do just about anything to keep the boss's favor
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1
as in obliges
to do a service or favor for
although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song
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2
as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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3
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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4
as in gifts
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
Noun
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The filing also notes the company's dependence on regulatory approvals for its product candidates and the potential impact of competition and technological changes on its business.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The company acknowledges the risks involved with the business combination process, including regulatory approvals and potential inability to complete the transaction within the prescribed timeframe.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Under federal law, any station that accepts payment, services or other valuable consideration for airing material must disclose this information to the audience at the time of broadcast.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The office accepts complaints online and gives information on what documents are needed for the reports.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To Vanessa, who prefers running a crime empire and still feels skeptical of Fisk’s port plans, politics is all ego.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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The natural left-hander prefers to finish with his right hand in lane and around the basket.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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By the way, my friend now enjoys a generous retirement package.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Imports have become a cheap solution for insatiable appetites.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Mar. 2025
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Or warn them ahead of time and completely destroy their appetites for dinner?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cabin accommodates up to six operators seated on shock-absorbing seats and two crew members at the forward control console.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2025
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With rates starting at $40,000 per night and a two-night minimum stay, the resort accommodates up to 22 guests across three bungalows.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to focus followers’ minds on the spiritual.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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The public wants the economy humming, the border secure, and an end to woke lunacy — not tariffs and irrelevant indulgences.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Favors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favors. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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