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Favor vs. Favour
Favor
/ˈfeɪvə/
A kind action or gesture that shows approval, kindness, or support.
Examples:
Synonyms:
kindness
goodwill
approval
Antonyms:
disfavor
disapproval
criticism
Favour
/ˈfeɪvə/
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A kind act or preference given to someone; approval or support.
Examples:
Who is he, to he
favoured
along of his daughter?
I am not an adventurer, neither do I seek
favours
.
She blessed the
favouring
blindness.
Synonyms:
kindness
benefit
privilege
advantage
support
Antonyms:
disfavour
disapproval
neglect
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Ways to tell them apart:
Favor
is the preferred spelling in American English, while
favour
is used in British English.
Both words have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably within their respective dialects.
Remember the difference by associating
favor
with the American
o
in color and
favour
with the British
u
in colour.
When to use favor:
When to use favour:
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