favours
Translation
favors, kind acts, support
Examples
He is always asking people for favours.
He is always asking people for favors.
She gave party favours to all the children.
She gave party favors to all the children.
Grammar Patterns
to ask for ((favors)) to ask for help or a kind act He is always asking for favors.
party ((favors)) small gifts given to guests at a party They gave out party favors at the end.
Similar Words
Synonyms: good deeds, kindnesses, services
Etymology
From Latin 'favere' (to show kindness to). The singular 'favor' means a kind act.
Memory Tips
A 'favor' is a kind act. 'Favors' are multiple kind acts. Remember the common phrase 'do me a favor'.