<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.</li><li>friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king.</li><li>Antonyms: malice, animosity.</li><li>the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor.</li><li>excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment: to treat some people with favor and others with neglect.</li><li>a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady.</li><li>Synonyms: present.</li><li>a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty, as by an adherent of a political party.</li><li>a small gift or decorative or festive item, as a noisemaker or paper hat, often distributed to guests at a party.</li><li>Usually favors.</li><li>sexual intimacy, especially as permitted by a woman.</li><li>Archaic: a letter, especially a commercial one.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to regard with favor: to favor an enterprise.</li><li>Synonyms: sanction, countenance, approve.</li><li>Antonyms: disapprove.</li><li>to prefer; treat with partiality: The father favored his younger son.</li><li>to show favor to; oblige: The king favored him with an audience.</li><li>Synonyms: patronize, encourage.</li><li>to be favorable to; facilitate: The wind favored their journey.</li><li>to deal with, treat, or use gently: to favor a lame leg.</li><li>to aid or support: He favored his party's cause with ample funds.</li><li>Synonyms: assist, help.</li><li>to bear a physical resemblance to; resemble: to favor one's father's side of the family.</li></ul>