fare un favore — meaning in English

English meaning

• favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
• oblige verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

Senses

fare un favore is used for these senses in English:

• favor To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
• oblige (transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

favor — full definition

1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.

oblige — full definition

1. verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
2. verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.

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