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favor

US /ˈfeɪvɚ/

noun, verb Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

an act of gracious kindness

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Could you do me a favor and cover my shift tomorrow?

Synonyms

  • preferencea strong liking
  • supportthe activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
  • courtesya courteous or respectful or considerate act

Collocations

  • Easy do me a favor
    to perform or carry out an activity regarding me a favor
  • Medium vote in favor of resolution
    to vote in favor of resolution, meaning to express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
  • Hard show undue favor to suppliers
    to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding undue favor to suppliers
  • Very Hard swing in favor of plaintiff in arbitration
    to swing in favor of plaintiff in arbitration, meaning to move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

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