noun

favor

favour

Could you do me a favor?

Could you do me a favour?

He asked for a lot of favors.

He asked for a lot of favours.

She looked on him with favor.

She looked on him with favour.

do ((sb.)) a favour to do something to help someone Could you do me a favour?

ask for a favour to request help from someone He asked for a lot of favours.

Synonyms: kindness, good deed, service

From Latin 'favere', meaning 'to show kindness to'. A 'favour' is an act of kindness. Note the British spelling 'favour'.

A favour is a friendly act you do for someone. Remember the common phrase 'Do me a favour'.

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