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Favor vs. Favour
Favor
/ˈfeɪvə/Examples:
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Favour
/ˈfeɪvə/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.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Favor is the American English spelling, while favour is the British English spelling.
- Both versions mean the same thing and can frequently be used interchangeably in any informal context.
- If youre writing for a mainly American audience, favor' is the preferred spelling.
- Choose favour if you're writing for a UK-based audience or using British English.
- Remember, the discrepancy is purely due to regional spelling preferences — the meaning remains constant.
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