Although I am friends with the tennis ace, I don't expect any favours from him on court. As a personal favour to me, please don't release my story to the press.

The meaning of FAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of favor.

dispense a favour Several politicians were accused of dispensing favours to people who voted for them.

If you do someone a favour, you do something for them even though you do not have to. I've come to ask you to do me a favour. These are gestures of genuine friendship with no favours expected in return.

FAVOUR definition: favor. See examples of favour used in a sentence.

1. approval, grace, esteem, goodwill, kindness, friendliness, commendation, partiality, approbation, They viewed him with favour. 3. support, backing, aid, championship, promotion, assistance, patronage, …

fa•vor (fā′ vər), n. a kind act: to ask a favor. goodwill: to win the favor of the king. the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor. preferential treatment: …

Jun 19, 2025 · favour (countable and uncountable, plural favours) I need a favour. Could you lend me £5 until tomorrow, please? Can you do me a favour and drop these letters in the post box?

favour Other forms: favoured; favours; favouring Definitions of favour noun an act of gracious kindness

Meaning Favours are actions that show generosity or kindness, often involving doing something for another person without expecting anything in return.