favour
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: favours · favouring · favoured
Sense 1
Meaning · English
British standard spelling of favor.
Noun
Examples
I need a favour. Could you lend me £5 until tomorrow, please?
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
Meaning · English
British standard spelling of favor.
Verb
Examples
And the Angel came in vnto her, and said, Haile thou that art highly fauoured, 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).
Common questions
What does “favour” mean?
British standard spelling of favor.
Is “favour” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.