How Do You Spell FAVOUR?

Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪvə] (IPA)

The word "favour" is typically spelled with a "u" in British English, while American English uses "favor." The phonetic transcription of "favour" is /ˈfeɪvə/. The "f" sound is pronounced as /f/, the "a" sound as /eɪ/, the "v" sound as /v/, the "ou" sound as /ə/ and the word ends with a schwa sound as /ə/. It is important to note how regional differences can affect the spelling and pronunciation of words.

FAVOUR Meaning and Definition

1. Favour is a noun that refers to an act of kindness or a display of preference, support, or approval towards someone or something. It involves showing goodwill, granting assistance, or giving an advantage to another person. A favour can manifest in various ways, such as providing help, showing mercy, giving special treatment, or offering a preferential treatment. It can also involve performing a task or providing a service for someone, often voluntarily and without expecting anything in return.

   In addition to its noun form, "favour" can also be used as a verb. When used as a verb, it refers to the act of actively supporting, showing preference toward, or promoting someone or something. It can involve doing someone a kindness, helping them out, or behaving in a way that demonstrates a positive inclination towards them.

   The concept of favour is deeply rooted in social relations and plays a significant role in various aspects of human interactions, including personal relationships, social dynamics, and professional settings. Favour can be influenced by personal feelings, loyalty, gratitude, sympathy, or even personal interest. It is often reciprocated, generating a sense of indebtedness and fostering social bonds. However, favours should not be exploited or used to manipulate others, as their true essence lies in genuine kindness, support, and generosity.

2. • Kind regard; goodwill; grace; support; patronage; a kind act or office; a gift; bunch of ribbons, as a wedding-favour.

   • To assist; to befriend; to afford advantages for success.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FAVOUR

• faivor
• lavor
• fevor
• falvor
• foour
• havor
• falvour
• favourd
• favoir
• favoirt
• favouerd
• fawour
• fovours
• favourte
• faour
• ffour
• faovr
• forour
• figour
• pavour
• famour
• fovour
• favoit
• vavor
• famou
• favore
• favote
• flovour
• floavour
• flaour
• favure
• fevour
• facor
• favort
• feavor
• fvor
• fovor
• futour
• fabour
• fabor
• favoire
• fator
• faviourt
• favior
• favoor
• favord
• favouit
• favot
• failour
• fiour
• faviour
• farvor

Etymology of FAVOUR

The word "favour" originated from the Latin word "favor" which means "good will, kindness, or partiality". It was later adapted into Old French and then Middle English as "favur". Over time, spelling variations occurred, and the modern English spelling of "favour" emerged.

Idioms with the word FAVOUR

• speak in sb's favour The idiom "speak in sb's favor" means to express support or show approval for someone or their actions. It can refer to defending someone, advocating on their behalf, or providing a positive testimony or recommendation about them.
• do me/us a favour! The idiom "do me/us a favour!" is an expression used to request someone to do something helpful or beneficial for oneself or a group. It is often used in a sarcastic or annoyed manner to emphasize a plea for assistance or to sarcastically ask someone for something that they are expected to do.
• Do me a favour! The idiom "Do me a favour!" is an expression used to request assistance or help with something. It can be used to ask someone for a favor, usually implying that the person being asked should go out of their way to help the speaker.
• in favour (of somebody/something) The idiom "in favor (of somebody/something)" means to support or agree with someone or something, showing preference or giving approval. It suggests having a positive opinion or inclination towards a particular person, idea, or action.
• in somebody’s favour The idiom "in somebody’s favour" means that a particular situation, decision, or outcome is advantageous or beneficial to someone. It implies that something is going well or working out in their best interest.
• in/out of favour The idiom "in/out of favour" relates to someone's reputation, popularity, or standing either being positive (in favour) or negative (out of favour) in the opinion or judgment of others. It refers to the fluctuating nature of how others perceive and treat a person, often based on their actions, behavior, achievements, or other subjective factors.
• the cards/odds are stacked in your favour The idiom "the cards/odds are stacked in your favour" means that the circumstances or factors involved in a situation are overwhelmingly advantageous for you. This implies that you have a very high probability of success or a favorable outcome because everything seems to be in your favor.
• load the dice against (or in favour of) someone The idiom "load the dice against (or in favor of) someone" means to unfairly manipulate a situation or outcome to put someone at a disadvantage (against) or an advantage (in favor) in a deceitful or biased manner. It implies that the person arranging the circumstances is using dishonest tactics to achieve a desired result.
• be (all) in favour of something/of doing something To be (all) in favor of something/of doing something means to support or approve of a particular idea, action, or proposal enthusiastically. It implies a strong endorsement or preference for the mentioned thing or activity.
• without fear or favour The idiom "without fear or favour" means to act or make decisions impartially, without being influenced by personal biases or preferences, and without being afraid of the consequences or repercussions. It emphasizes the importance of objectivity, fairness, and integrity in one's actions or judgments.
• a fair field and no favour The idiom "a fair field and no favour" means a situation in which all participants or competitors are given equal opportunities and treatment, without any bias or special advantages. It suggests a level playing field where the outcome is solely determined by individual skill, effort, or merit, without any unfair advantage or favoritism.
• do someone a favour The idiom "do someone a favor" means to perform an act of kindness or goodwill for someone, usually without any personal gain or expectation of reciprocation. It involves helping, assisting, or granting a request to someone in a selfless manner.
• curry favour The idiom "curry favour" means to seek someone's favor or approval by using flattery or engaging in other forms of manipulation or sycophantic behavior. It involves trying to gain someone's support or goodwill, often for personal gain or advantage.
• the cards/odds are stacked in favour of somebody/something The idiom "the cards/odds are stacked in favor of somebody/something" means that circumstances or conditions are arranged in a way that greatly benefits a particular person or thing, making their success or victory more probable. It implies an unfair advantage or a situation where the likelihood of success is heavily weighted in someone's favor.
• curry favour (with somebody) The idiom "curry favour (with somebody)" means to try to gain someone's favor or approval by using flattery, acting in a subservient manner, or giving special treatment or gifts. It involves attempting to win someone's support or affection in order to gain personal benefits or advantages from them.
• do yourself a favour The idiom "do yourself a favour" means to perform an action that will benefit or advantage oneself. It suggests that taking a certain course of action will result in a positive outcome or bring advantages to the person involved.
• be in favour of something/of doing something To be in favor of something or of doing something means to support or approve of it. It implies having a positive attitude or opinion towards a particular idea, action, or proposition.

Similar spelling words for FAVOUR

• favors,
• faver,
• HFOVR,
• Fever-sore,
• vivarais,
• q-fever,
• favreau,
• out-of-favor,
• vivere,
• foofaraw,
• FOFRR,
• favor,
• feifer,
• foofooraw,
• flavour,
• FVIIIRA,
• phifer,
• viverra,
• PHOFRY,
• fever-ridden,
• vivre,
• viveiro,
• favero,
• feiffer,
• ill-favor,
• fever,
• gold-fever,
• famine-fever,
• fiveyear,
• four,
• date-fever,
• FOFRA,
• FHVR,
• vaivara,
• VFR,
• FIFRA,
• fevre,
• favaro,
• VIVARY.,
• spotted-fever,
• vavra,
• FIVRE,
• grace-and-favour,
• Feoffer,
• flavor,
• vouvray,
• FFFYR,
• vivra,
• Fever-root,
• feaver,
• food-fever,
• FAVOUREE,
• Fever-wort,
• Fabre,
• fauver,
• favre,
• camp-fever,
• cabin-fever,
• savoir-vivre,
• Fevery,
• worm-fever,
• faivre,
• fever-blister,
• FAVIR,
• FHFR,
• viafara,
• Vivary,
• Fifer,
• FVER,
• vivero,
• marsh-fever,
• favore,
• Feoffor,
• hay-fever,
• Love-favour,
• fiver,
• typh-fever,
• yellow-fever,
• FHFRA,
• feffer,
• feofar,
• FAFER,
• catheter-fever,
• fiverr.com,
• FOFFER,
• Feofor,
• fever-pitch,
• vivir,
• fevor,
• re-viver,
• FAVAR,
• vieuphoria,
• Vivaria,
• dis-favor,
• viver,
• vivar,
• nine-to-fiver,
• Faber,
• FUFOR,
• fabry,
• Wedding-favour.

Plural form of FAVOUR is FAVOURS

Conjugate verb Favour

CONDITIONAL

I would favour

you would favour

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we would favour

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be favouring

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have favour

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will favour

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IMPERATIVE

you favour

we let´s favour

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to favour

PAST

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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