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
- noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
- verb To approve of, tolerate, or support something.
favor — full definition
- noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
- noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
- verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.