Favors
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Favors, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — American spelling of the plural of favor: acts of kindness or approval given to someone.
Synonyms
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How to use Favors
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Americanized form of French Favre.
Full origin of Favors →Frequently asked questions
What does “Favors” mean?
The word “Favors” means american spelling of the plural of favor: acts of kindness or approval given to someone. In plain terms, kind acts, or preferring/supporting something — American spelling (British: favours).
How do you use “Favors” in a sentence?
Here is “Favors” used in a sentence: “She called in a few favors to get the job done.”
What part of speech is “Favors”?
Depending on how it is used, “Favors” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Favors” a common word?
“Favors” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Favors” have?
“Favors” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: american spelling of the plural of favor: acts of kindness or approval given to someone.
What is the difference between "favors" and "favours"?
"Favors" is the American English spelling, while "favours" is the British English spelling. Both refer to the same acts of kindness, approval, or preference; only the spelling convention differs.
When is "favors" a verb rather than a noun?
As a verb, "favors" is the third-person singular present tense of "favor," meaning to prefer or support something, as in "she favors quick fixes." As a noun, it is the plural form referring to acts of kindness, as in "she granted several favors."
Is "curry favors" correct, or should it be "curry favor"?
The standard idiom is "curry favor," using the singular noun to mean seeking someone's approval through flattery. "Curry favors" is a nonstandard variant and is not the conventional form of the expression.