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 favorto perform or carry out an activity regarding me a favor
- Medium vote in favor of resolutionto 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 suppliersto display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding undue favor to suppliers
- Very Hard swing in favor of plaintiff in arbitrationto 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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