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faveō — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • countenance noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  • favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.

Senses

faveō is used for these senses in English:

  • countenance (transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
  • favor To look upon fondly; to prefer.
  • favor To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.

countenance — full definition

  1. noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  2. verb To approve of, tolerate, or support something.

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.

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