favor

• Ein Akt der Freundlichkeit, Hilfe oder des guten Willens, der für jemanden getan wird, oder der Zustand, gemocht oder gutgeheißen zu werden.

A noun referring to an act of kindness, helpfulness, or goodwill performed for someone, or a state of being liked or approved of.

1. Act of kindnessA2formal

   A kind or helpful act done for someone.

   Gefälligkeit

   • Could you do me a favor and open the window?
   • She asked her neighbor for a small favor.
   • He returned the favor by helping her move.

   Synonymeassistancebenevolencebooncourtesygood turnhelpkindnessservice

   Antonymedisserviceharminjury

2. Approval or supportB1formal

   Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.

   Gunst

   • The proposal found favor with the committee.
   • She looked on the plan with favor.
   • He curried favor with his boss by working late.

   Synonymeapprobationapprovalendorsementesteemgoodwilllikingpatronageregardsupport

   Antonymedisapprovaldisfavordislikeopposition

3. Small gift or tokenB1formalamerican

   A small gift given to guests at a party or event.

   Gastgeschenk

   • Each guest received a party favor at the wedding.
   • The children were given small favors at the birthday party.
   • She handed out favors to everyone who attended.

   Synonymegiftgiveawaykeepsakemementopremiumsouvenirtokentrinket

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand bevorzugt, unterstützt oder jemandem einen Gefallen tut bzw. wohlwollend behandelt.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing preference, support, or kindness toward someone or something.

1. Prefer or chooseB1formal

   To like or choose one thing over another.

   Bevorzugen

   • She favors classical music over pop.
   • The committee favored the second proposal.
   • He favors working in the morning rather than at night.

   Synonymechoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Antonymeavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

   To support or approve of a person, idea, or action.

   Unterstützen

   • The judge favored the defendant's argument.
   • Many voters favor the new policy.
   • She favors the idea of reducing taxes.

   Synonymeadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Antonymecondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Begünstigen

   • The teacher favored the shy student with extra help.
   • Fortune favored the brave explorers.
   • He was favored by his boss with a promotion.

   Synonymeaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Antonymedisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong