English · Word Candidate

favor

/ˈfeɪ.və/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: favors · favoring · favored

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động tốt hoặc giúp đỡ

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Noun

Examples

He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Goodwill; benevolent regard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự tốt bụng, lòng khoan dung

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Noun

Examples

She enjoyed the queen's favor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

yêu mến, ưa thích

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Verb

Examples

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To use more often.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sử dụng thường xuyên hơn

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Verb

Examples

[…] alone, without having to favor his right, uninjured leg, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “favor” mean?

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Is “favor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.