favour
UK/'feivә/US
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Definitions
n.
British spelling of favor: a kind act, approval, or goodwill
favor 的英式拼写：好意之举、赞成、好感
v.
British spelling of favor: to prefer or support
favor 的英式拼写：偏爱、支持
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedBritish spelling of favor (kept the -our from Old French). Same word, same meanings — see favor for the full breakdown.
Root favor still carries 8 more wordsUsage Guide
Spelling only: favour is British, favor is American. Identical in meaning and use. The same -our/-or pattern shows up in favourite/favorite and favourable/favorable.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Could you do me a favour and post this letter?
- 2.
The committee decided to favour the local proposal.