Favour - English meaning

verb

(of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.

Usage examples:

The cottages accommodate up to six people

verb

To provide space or a place for a group

Usage examples:

The new dormitory will be able to accommodate an additional 200 students., we certainly try to acco…

verb

To have or provide the space that someone or something needs

Usage examples:

The centre can accommodate up to 220 students., the airport simply doesn't have enough room to acco…

verb

Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

Usage examples:

I advised him to go home

verb

Give advice to

verb

To give someone advice

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] i think i'd advise him to leave the company., advise someone against something …

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Usage examples:

He was an untiring advocate of economic reform

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

Usage examples:

Voters supported candidates who advocated an assembly

verb

To speak in support of an idea or course of action

Usage examples:

[ t ] some people advocate teaching to the test., [ i ] the organization advocates for human rights…

noun

Approval or praise.

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A term of approbation

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group; praise

Usage examples:

Kids need their fathers’ approbation.

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group

Usage examples:

The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.

noun

The action of approving something.

Usage examples:

The road schemes have been given approval

noun

The feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something

Usage examples:

He showed his approval by smiling broadly., alan is someone who always needs the approval of other …

noun

If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory

Usage examples:

The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.

noun

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

Usage examples:

He lay on his back

adverb

In the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or travelling towards.

Usage examples:

He moved back a pace

verb

Give financial, material, or moral support to.

Usage examples:

He had a newspaper empire backing him

noun

The support or approval of something or someone

Usage examples:

Find favour these plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced., in favour of the c…

idiom

If a group of people are (like) sheep, they all behave in the same way or all behave as they are told, and cannot or will not act independently.

idiom

To look extremely similar to someone

Usage examples:

Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age., the old man was the (dead) spit of wins…

idiom

To look extremely similar to someone

Usage examples:

Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age., the old man was the (dead) spit of wins…

noun

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Usage examples:

Enjoy the benefits of being a member

verb

Receive an advantage; profit.

Usage examples:

The areas would benefit from regeneration

noun

A helpful or good effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] it was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most americans.…

noun

The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

Usage examples:

As confucius saw long ago, benevolence or concern for humanity is the indispensable root of it all.

noun

The quality of being kind and helpful

Usage examples:

His sunny, calm tone suggested a man of deep benevolence.

noun

The act of giving money or help to people or organizations that need it

Usage examples:

The company has a record of benevolence to good causes.

noun

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Usage examples:

The route will be a boon to many travellers

noun

Something good or very helpful

Usage examples:

Spring rains are a boon to local farmers.

noun

Something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life

Usage examples:

Guide dogs are a great boon to the partially sighted.

noun

A person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition.

Usage examples:

A champion hurdler

verb

Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

Usage examples:

He championed the rights of the working class and the poor

adjective

Excellent.

Usage examples:

‘thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘that's champion.’

noun

Formal or official praise.

Usage examples:

The film deserved the highest commendation

noun

Praise, or an official statement that praises someone

Usage examples:

Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.

noun

An honour such as a prize given to someone because they have done something that people admire

Usage examples:

He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.

noun

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

Usage examples:

He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

noun

Polite behavior, or a polite action

Usage examples:

[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

noun

Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

Usage examples:

He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

verb

Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

Usage examples:

She espoused the causes of justice and freedom for all

verb

To support an activity or opinion

Usage examples:

He espoused conservative political views.

verb

To become involved with or support an activity or opinion

Usage examples:

Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.

noun

Respect and admiration.

Usage examples:

He was held in high esteem by colleagues

verb

Respect and admire.

Usage examples:

Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers

noun

Respect for or a high opinion of someone

Usage examples:

We held them in high/low esteem (= we respected them a lot/very little).

noun

The quality of being friendly; affability.

Usage examples:

I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people here

noun

The quality of behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone

Usage examples:

She showed great friendliness towards me., the city has a reputation for friendliness., their frien…

noun

The fact of being friends with someone

Usage examples:

Their friendliness did not in any way lessen their rivalry.

noun

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

Usage examples:

The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides

noun

A friendly attitude in which you wish that good things happen to people

Usage examples:

We hope the negotiations will take place in an atmosphere of openness and goodwill.

noun

The value to a company or organization of things that cannot be directly measured, for example, its good reputation or its customers' loyalty

Usage examples:

Charitable endeavours are important to us in terms of goodwill., we expect the business to raise at…

verb

Give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

Usage examples:

She was gratified to see the shock in jim's eyes

verb

To please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] he was gratified to see how well his students had done., it was a big game for …

noun

High respect; great esteem.

Usage examples:

His portrait hangs in the place of honour

verb

Regard with great respect.

Usage examples:

They honoured their parents in all they did

verb

To do what you promised or agreed to do

Usage examples:

Honour an agreement/contract/deal all existing contracts will be honoured., honour a commitment/ple…

noun

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.

Usage examples:

His tales are full of humour

verb

Comply with the wishes of (someone) in order to keep them content, however unreasonable such wishes might be.

Usage examples:

She was always humouring him to prevent trouble

noun

The ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny

Usage examples:

He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny)., i must say i find his…

verb

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Usage examples:

We indulged in a cream tea

verb

To allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable

Usage examples:

[ i ] when i get my first paycheck i’m going to indulge in a shopping spree., [ t ] he indulged his…

verb

To allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you

Usage examples:

The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs., i love champagne but i …

noun

The action or fact of indulging.

Usage examples:

Indulgence in self-pity

noun

The attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable

Usage examples:

[ u ] heavy indulgence in fatty foods should be avoided., [ c ] i do not much like self-quotation, …

noun

An occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you, or something enjoyable that you allow yourself like this

Usage examples:

Chocolate is my only indulgence., all the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and i …

noun

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Usage examples:

He thanked them for their kindness and support

noun

The quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality

Usage examples:

[ u ] she found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness., [ c ] she ha…

noun

The quality of being kind

Usage examples:

Love and kindness

verb

Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.

Usage examples:

Doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery

verb

Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

Usage examples:

Some regulation is still required to promote competition

verb

Assign to a higher position

verb

To advertise something in order to sell it

Usage examples:

The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television., a new campaign has been launched to p…

idiom

To cause someone to remember something

Usage examples:

The mention of skiing holidays put me in mind of a documentary that i saw last week.

verb

Put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

Usage examples:

George had recommended some local architects

verb

Express a good opinion of

verb

To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done

Usage examples:

Can you recommend a hotel in san francisco?, [ + that clause ] i recommend that you go on a diet.

phrasal verb

To be similar to, and make someone think of, something or someone else

Usage examples:

Your hair and eyes remind me of your mother.

verb

Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.

Usage examples:

Some people resemble their dogs

verb

To be similar to someone or something

Usage examples:

Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters., [ c ] there is a clear res…

verb

Meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).

Usage examples:

I have never been satisfied with my job

noun

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Usage examples:

Millions are involved in voluntary service

verb

A system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water.

Usage examples:

A regular bus service

noun

The help provided to a customer by someone who works in esp. a restaurant or store

Usage examples:

The service in this restaurant is terrible – i’ve been waiting fifteen minutes., [ u ] she was give…

phrasal verb

Speak or act in support of someone or something.

Usage examples:

I try to stand up for what is right

phrasal verb

Act as best man, usher, or bridesmaid for someone at a wedding.

Usage examples:

They got married, and i stood up for him, as his best man

phrasal verb

To defend or support someone or something

Usage examples:

Don’t be bullied – stand up for yourself and your beliefs.

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Usage examples:

The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

Usage examples:

The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

phrasal verb

Be similar to a relative

phrasal verb

To be like or to look like another family member or part of the family

Usage examples:

Most of my children take after my husband.

phrasal verb

To be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character

Usage examples:

He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.

verb

Try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

Usage examples:

He urged her to come and stay with us

noun

A strong desire or impulse.

Usage examples:

He felt the urge to giggle

verb

To encourage someone strongly to do something or to ask that something be done

Usage examples:

Party leaders urged her to run for congress., a human/natural urge, sometimes i get an urge to go s…