"favours" in the noun sense
1. favor, favour
a feeling of favorable regard
2. favor, favour
an inclination to approve
"that style is in favor this season"
3. favor, favour
an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
"the outcome was in his favor"
4. party favor, party favour, favor, favour
souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
5. favor, favour
an act of gracious kindness
"favours" in the verb sense
1. favor, favour
treat gently or carefully
2. privilege, favor, favour
bestow a privilege upon
3. prefer, favor, favour
promote over another
"he favors his second daughter"
4. favor, favour
consider as the favorite
"The local team was favored"
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