favor (
http://definr.com/favor)
n 1: an act of gracious kindness [syn:
favour]
2: an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the
outcome was in his favor" [syn:
favour]
3: an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this
season" [syn:
favour]
4: a feeling of favorable regard [syn:
favour]
5: souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a
party [syn:
party favor,
party favour,
favour]
v 1: promote over another [syn:
prefer,
favour]
2: consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored" [syn:
favour]
3: treat gently or carefully [syn:
favour]
4: bestow a privilege upon [syn:
privilege,
favour]