FAVOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAVOR?

Need another word that means the same as “favor”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “favor” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Favor” are: favour, party favor, party favour, privilege, prefer

Favor as a Noun

Definitions of "Favor" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “favor” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An inclination to approve.
• A feeling of favorable regard.
• Souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party.
• An act of gracious kindness.
• An advantage to the benefit of someone or something.

Synonyms of "Favor" as a noun (3 Words)

favour	A feeling of favorable regard. Training is looked upon with favour by many employers.
party favor	An organization to gain political power.
party favour	An occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment.

Usage Examples of "Favor" as a noun

• The outcome was in his favor.
• That style is in favor this season.

Favor as a Verb

Definitions of "Favor" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “favor” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Bestow a privilege upon.
• Treat gently or carefully.
• Consider as the favorite.
• Promote over another.

Synonyms of "Favor" as a verb (3 Words)

favour	Work to the advantage of. Critics argued that the policy favoured the private sector.
prefer	Give preference to one creditor over another. We prefer sleeping outside.
privilege	Bestow a privilege upon. Barristers are privileged from arrest going to coming from and abiding in court.

Usage Examples of "Favor" as a verb

• The local team was favored.
• He favors his second daughter.

Associations of "Favor" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable smile.
amiable	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
amity	A state of friendship and cordiality. The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
approval	The formal act of approving. Step parents need to win a child s approval.
benefic	Beneficent or kindly. A benefic force.
beneficence	The quality of being kind or helpful or generous.
benignity	Kindness or tolerance toward others. His air of benignity.
blessing	A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection. May God continue to give us his blessing.
compassion	Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. The victims should be treated with compassion.
congenial	Suitable to your needs- T.L.Peacock. He went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners-Francis Bacon. A courteous young man.
courtesy	A courteous or respectful or considerate remark. Links to the manufacturers websites are provided as a courtesy to the user.
curtsy	Make a curtsy usually done only by girls and women as a sign of respect. She bobbed a curtsy to him.
favorable	Presaging or likely to bring good luck. A favorable reply.
friendliness	A feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company. I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people here.
friendly	Inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile. A friendly neighborhood.
generosity	The trait of being willing to give your money or time. Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions.
genial	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. A genial host.
goodwill	The established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset and calculated as part of its value when it is sold. A goodwill gesture.
inclination	(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees. Her inclination is for classical music.
kind	Having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. Our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. He thanked them for their kindness and support.
opt	Make a choice from a range of possibilities. Consumers will opt for low priced goods.
penchant	A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. The Irish have a penchant for blarney.
predilection	A predisposition in favor of something. A predilection for expensive cars.
prefer	Give preference to one creditor over another. Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels.
preference	A thing preferred. My own preference is for good literature.
privilege	Grant a privilege or privileges to. Barristers are privileged from arrest going to coming from and abiding in court.
requisition	Make a formal request for official services. I had to make various requisitions for staff and accommodation.