something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act

to ask a favor.

friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill

to win the favor of the king.

the state of being approved or held in regard

to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor.

excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment

to treat some people with favor and others with neglect.

a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady.

a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty, as by an adherent of a political party.

a small gift or decorative or festive item, as a noisemaker or paper hat, often distributed to guests at a party.

Usually, favors. sexual intimacy, esp. as permitted by a woman.

Archaic . a letter, esp. a commercial one.

to regard with favor

to favor an enterprise.

to prefer; treat with partiality

The father favored his younger son.

to show favor to; oblige

The king favored him with an audience.

to be favorable to; facilitate

The wind favored their journey.

to deal with, treat, or use gently

to favor a lame leg.

to aid or support

He favored his party's cause with ample funds.

to bear a physical resemblance to; resemble

to favor one's father's side of the family.

find favor with

to gain the favor of; be liked by

The play found favor with the opening-night audience.

in favor of

on the side of; in support of

to be in favor of reduced taxation.

to the advantage of.

(of a check, draft, etc.) payable to

Make out your checks in favor of the corporation.

in one's favor

to one's credit or advantage

All the comments were in your favor.

out of favor

no longer liked or approved; no longer popular or fashionable

He's out of favor with the president and may soon be fired.