favors 1 of 2

noun

Definition of favorsnext
plural of favor
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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favors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of favor
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
  1. approvals
  2. likes
  3. accepts
  4. prefers
  5. enjoys
  6. appetites
  7. accommodates
  8. indulgences
Noun
  • Most recently, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' former top adviser, was charged with accepting bribes to expedite real estate approvals.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Because of how charge cards function, things like interest rates, credit limits and approvals may differ from traditional credit cards.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of likes
Verb
  • Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Sperm is a hot commodity, with low stock levels post-pandemic and a screening process that accepts only about 4 percent of donors.
    Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
Verb
  • Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The fallout from the Madigan trial may add momentum, but for now Welch prefers to tout the most recent changes, including the weak revolving door law and a ban on lawmakers from holding fundraisers on dates adjacent to legislative session days.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of prefers
Verb
  • Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No one enjoys repetitive, laborious tasks like screening thousands of résumés.
    Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoys
Noun
  • As if that wasn't enough to whet viewers' appetites for the new episodes, hold on to your good luck charms and prepare to meet the show's new character, Lucky Duck!
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Yes, that recipe may well need to be tweaked and adapted to suit local appetites and tastes, but the success of the franchise depends on the consistency of product, service, processes and delivery across the franchise network.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of appetites
Verb
  • The master plan accommodates for a one meter rise in sea level over the next hundred years, which led to the building-on-stilts design of the main residential building.
    Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The facility accommodates male and female inmates across various security levels and primarily houses those awaiting trial, as well as some inmates serving short sentences.
    Erin Keller, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accommodates
Noun
  • Martin Luther’s opposition to the church’s practice of selling indulgences inspired him to launch the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For me, trying snacks is a blend of finding inspiration for my company, and also treasure hunting for those small moments of indulgences throughout the week.
    Lia Picard, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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