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Favour Definition & Meaning

1. An act of kindness or support towards someone or something.

Example: She did me a favour by lending me her car when mine broke down.

2. A preference for one thing over another.

Example: My favourite colour is blue, but my sister's favour is green.

3. A small gift or token of appreciation.

Example: As a favour, i brought my friend a coffee on my way to work.

4. To support or advocate for someone or something.

Example: I favour the idea of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels.

5. To treat someone with special kindness or attention.

Example: The teacher showed favour to the student who always did their homework on time.

Examples of the word favour used in sentences.

  • Could you please do me a small favour and pick up some milk on your way home?
  • Can you do me a favour and pass me the salt, please?
  • I would greatly appreciate it if you could do me a favour and help me move this heavy box.
  • Sarah asked if she could borrow my umbrella as a favour.
  • My boss asked me to do him a favour and work overtime tonight.
  • Could you do me a favour and pass me the salt, please?
  • My boss did me a big favour by giving me an extra day off work.
  • I would really appreciate if you could do me a favour and water my plants while I'm away.
  • I always try to return a favour when someone helps me out.
  • It's not fair to ask for a favour and never offer to help others in return.
  • Can you do me a favour and pass me the salt, please?
  • I would really appreciate it if you could do me a favour and sign this petition.
  • My boss asked me to do her a favour and pick up some documents from the post office.
  • Could you do me a favour and keep the noise down? I'm trying to study.
  • I owe you a favour for helping me move last weekend.
  • I would appreciate it if you could do me a favour and proofread my essay before I submit it.
  • As a favour to me, could you please water my plants while I'm away on vacation?
  • I owe you a favour for helping me move out of my old apartment.
  • It would be greatly appreciated if you could do me a favour and take care of my dog while I'm at work.
  • In this business, it's all about who you know and who owes you a favour.
  • I would appreciate it if you could do me a favour and water my plants while I am away.
  • As a favour, could you please proofread my essay before submission?
  • His success in the election was attributed to the favour of the voters.
  • In order to curry favour with her boss, she always volunteered for extra work assignments.
  • The prosecutor argued that the judge had demonstrated favouritism towards the defendant.
  • I would be happy to do you a favour, but I cannot compromise my principles for it.
  • She has always been a close friend of mine, and I know she would never ask for a favour that was unreasonable or unfair.
  • It would be a great favour if you could send me the report before the deadline, as I need to review it thoroughly.
  • Although we all have our own individual tastes, I have a special favour for classical music.
  • As a parent, I try to treat my children equally, but there are times when one child may need a bit more attention or favour than the others.
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