Cool MateMeaning of Favour
a thing that you do to help somebody
In simple words: A kind action that you do for someone.
Favour in a sentence
- Can you do me a favour and help me with my homework?
- She showed her favour towards the proposal during the meeting.
- The teacher always had a favour for students who participated actively.
- In the election, the candidate earned the favour of many voters.
- It was clear that he was in favour of the new policy changes.
How to use Favour
Use 'favour' when asking someone to help you. It's appropriate in most situations but can sound formal in casual contexts. Avoid using it when asking for something that implies a necessity.
Grammar pattern
favour + object
Memory hint
Think of 'favour' as 'favor' but with an extra 'u' for 'you' when you help someone.
Related words
Collocations with Favour
Synonyms for Favour
Opposites of Favour
- disfavor
- dislike
Common mistakes with Favour
- Confused with 'favor' (American spelling) — remember 'favour' is the British spelling.
- Using 'favour' in negative sentences incorrectly — e.g., 'I can't do no favour'.
- Mixing up 'favour' as a noun and verb incorrectly.
Favour appears in
Favour in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
معروف
عمل لطيف تقوم به لشخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাহায্য, সমর্থন
কারো জন্য আপনি যে সদয় কাজটি করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Gefallen, Gunst
Eine freundliche Tat, die man für jemanden tut.
- SpanishEspañol
Favor
Una acción amable que haces por alguien.
- Persianفارسی
لطف، خوبی، حمایت
یه کار خوب که برای کسی انجام میدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Faveur, Grâce
Une action gentille que vous faites pour quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पक्ष, एहसान
किसी के लिए किया गया दयालु कार्य।
- ItalianItaliano
Favor
Un'azione gentile che fai per qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Favor, Agradar
Uma ação gentil que você faz por alguém.
- RussianРусский
Услуга, расположение
Доброе дело, которое вы делаете для кого-то.
- Urduاردو
احسان، مہربانی، حمایت
کسی کے لیے کیا جانے والا ایک مہربانانہ کام۔
- Chinese中文
帮忙
你为某人做的善意行为。
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Frequently asked questions about Favour
What does Favour mean?
A kind action that you do for someone.
What is the definition of Favour?
a thing that you do to help somebody
How do you use Favour in a sentence?
Can you do me a favour and help me with my homework?
Can you give another example of Favour?
She showed her favour towards the proposal during the meeting.
What are synonyms for Favour?
Common alternatives include bias.
What is the opposite of Favour?
Opposite meanings include disfavor, dislike.
What words go with Favour?
It commonly pairs with big, great, huge, ask, expect, bestow, good, great, high, be in, enjoy, have, in favour of, in somebody’s/something’s favour, favour among, an argument in somebody/something’s favour, a bias in somebody/something’s favour, look with favour on somebody/something.
What are common mistakes when using Favour?
Confused with 'favor' (American spelling) — remember 'favour' is the British spelling. Using 'favour' in negative sentences incorrectly — e.g., 'I can't do no favour'. Mixing up 'favour' as a noun and verb incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Favour?
US: /["/ˈfeɪvər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfeɪvə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Favour?
Use 'favour' when asking someone to help you. It's appropriate in most situations but can sound formal in casual contexts. Avoid using it when asking for something that implies a necessity.
What CEFR level is Favour?
"Favour" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.