favor

gb/fˈeɪvɚ/ us/fˈeɪvɚ/

A2 อังกฤษ

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คำนาม A2 action

a kind or helpful act

Something kind or helpful that you do for someone, usually because they ask you.

รูปแบบการใช้: to do [someone] a favor; to ask (someone) for a favor

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners sometimes say *"make me a favor"* instead of *"do me a favor"*. The correct verb is almost always **do**. Also, we usually say *"ask (someone) for a favor"*, not *"ask a favor to (someone)"*.

คำพ้องความหมาย

kindness (More general and focuses on the quality of being kind, not on a single act requested.) | good deed (Stresses the moral goodness of the act, sometimes more formal or moralistic.)

คำตรงข้าม

disservice (An action that harms or disadvantages someone instead of helping them.) | harm (A general word for causing damage or pain, the opposite of a helpful act.)

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หัวข้อ

daily life |relationships |social |daily_life |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

Could you do me a favor and pick up some milk on your way home?
I’m calling to ask a small favor: can you water my plants while I’m away?
Thanks for the ride— I really appreciate the favor.
She never forgets a favor and always tries to return it.
If you keep doing him favors, he might start to take you for granted.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

Can you do me a favor and open the window?
I asked my friend for a favor before the exam.
Thank you for the favor; it helped me a lot.
He did me a big favor when he fixed my car.
I want to return the favor someday.

unknown B1 entity

approval or support

When people like and support a person, idea, or plan.

รูปแบบการใช้: in favor of [something]; gain favor with [someone]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners often confuse **"in favor of"** with **"favorite"**. *"In favor of the plan"* means you support the plan; *"my favorite plan"* means the one you like best. Also, do not say *"in the favor of"* when you mean support; just say *"in favor of"*.

คำพ้องความหมาย

support (Very close in meaning; emphasizes active backing more than general approval.) | approval (Focuses more on the feeling of agreeing than on active help.)

คำตรงข้าม

opposition (Active disagreement or resistance to something that others might support.) | disfavor (A formal word for lack of approval or support.)

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หัวข้อ

politics |relationships |business |communication |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

The new law passed with strong public favor.
Most voters are in favor of stricter gun control.
The project quickly fell out of favor after the budget cuts.
Her proposal found favor with the board of directors.
He tried to gain favor with his boss by staying late every night.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

Many people are in favor of the new plan.
The movie lost favor after bad reviews.
She worked hard to win the teacher’s favor.
The idea did not find favor with the team.
He is now out of favor with the manager.

คำนาม B2 entity

condition that gives advantage

Something that helps one person or thing more than others, giving an advantage.

รูปแบบการใช้: [factor] is in [someone’s] favor; [something] works in [someone’s] favor

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners sometimes say *"on your favor"* instead of **"in your favor"**. The standard preposition in this meaning is **in**.

คำพ้องความหมาย

advantage (Very close; a general word for something that helps you more than others.) | benefit (Emphasizes the positive result more than the competitive comparison.)

คำตรงข้าม

disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, the opposite of something in your favor.) | handicap (A disadvantage or difficulty, often stronger or more serious.)

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หัวข้อ

business |law |competition |sports |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

The judge’s decision was in her favor.
Several factors work in your favor, including your experience and language skills.
The evidence is clearly in favor of the defendant.
Home-field advantage was not in their favor this time.
The current exchange rate is in our favor, so it’s a good time to import goods.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

The final score was in our favor.
His age is in his favor for this job.
The weather was in their favor during the race.
The law was not in her favor.
These facts are in your favor in court.

คำนาม B1 entity

small gift for guests

A small present you give to guests at a party or wedding to say thank you.

รูปแบบการใช้: party favor; wedding favor

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners may confuse this sense with the "kind act" sense. **"Party favor"** and **"wedding favor"** almost always mean a small gift, not a helpful action.

คำพ้องความหมาย

souvenir (A more general word for something kept to remember an event; not only for guests and not necessarily small or cheap.) | gift (Very general; does not suggest the special event context or small size.)

คำตรงข้าม

none (In this context, not giving any gift at all is the practical opposite, though there is no single lexical antonym.)

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หัวข้อ

daily life |celebrations |family |daily_life |relationships

ตัวอย่าง

We put small candles in boxes as wedding favors for our guests.
The children were excited to open their party favors after the birthday cake.
I’m looking for inexpensive baby shower favors online.
Each place setting had a little jar of jam as a favor.
They skipped party favors to save money on the reception.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

The kids got small toys as party favors.
She made chocolate cookies as wedding favors.
Every guest received a favor at the door.
We do not have money for party favors this year.
Guests took home a small favor from the event.

คำกริยา B2 action

to prefer or choose

To like one thing more than another, or to choose it.

รูปแบบการใช้: favor [option/choice] over [another option]; favor [something]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners often say *"favor than"* after comparisons. Use **"favor A over B"** or **"prefer A to B"**, not *"favor A than B"*.

คำพ้องความหมาย

prefer (Very close; slightly more common in everyday speech, and often used with "to" or "over".) | favor (As a reflexive choice, sometimes sounds more formal or careful than "prefer".)

คำตรงข้าม

oppose (To actively be against something instead of preferring or supporting it.) | reject (To decide not to accept or choose something that could have been chosen.)

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หัวข้อ

ตัวอย่าง

I favor the first proposal because it’s more realistic.
Investors generally favor long-term stability over quick profits.
The committee favors a gradual change rather than a sudden one.
Many parents favor smaller class sizes in schools.
Recent trends favor remote work over traditional office models.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

I favor this plan because it is simple.
Most students favor online classes now.
She favors quiet restaurants over loud bars.
They favor action instead of more talk.
My boss favors a flexible schedule.

คำกริยา B2 action

to give advantage or be biased

To be unfair and help one person or thing more than others, giving them an advantage.

รูปแบบการใช้: favor [person/group] over [another]; [system/rule] favors [group]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners may mix this sense with simple "like" or "prefer". When **favor** means giving an advantage, it often appears with systems, rules, or structures ("the law favors…"), not just personal likes.

คำพ้องความหมาย

bias (Often used in passive form ("be biased toward"), emphasizes the unfair attitude or tendency.) | privilege (To give special rights or benefits, often in a social or political context.)

คำตรงข้าม

discriminate against (To treat a person or group worse than others; opposite direction of unfair treatment.) | treat equally (To give everyone the same chances and conditions, with no special advantage.)

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หัวข้อ

social |law |work |relationships |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

The new tax rules seem to favor large corporations over small businesses.
This scholarship program favors students from rural areas.
Critics argue that the legal system favors the wealthy.
The current schedule favors morning people and is hard on night owls.
Such policies clearly favor one political party at the expense of the other.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

The law favors big companies.
Our teacher does not favor any student.
This rule favors people with cars.
The game favors players who know the rules well.
He thinks the system favors the rich.

คำกริยา B2 action

conditions help a result happen

To make a result more likely by creating good conditions for it.

รูปแบบการใช้: [conditions] favor [result/group]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners may expect a person as the subject ("She favors…") and miss that in this sense, **conditions** or **situations** often favor results ("The climate favors…").

คำพ้องความหมาย

support (More general; can be about emotional or physical help, not always about conditions.) | promote (Often used for helping growth or development, especially in formal or scientific contexts.)

คำตรงข้าม

hinder (To make something more difficult or slow it down, instead of helping it.) | work against (To create conditions that make success less likely.)

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หัวข้อ

science |weather |sports |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

The dry weather favors wildfires in this region.
Current market conditions favor online retailers.
This type of soil favors the growth of olive trees.
The new rules favor innovation and experimentation.
The strong wind favored the runners in the last part of the race.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

Warm weather favors many plants.
The rules of the game favor fast players.
This climate favors rice, not wheat.
The situation favors our team today.
These changes favor quick decisions.

คำกริยา C1 action

protect an injured body part

To not use a part of your body normally because it hurts, so you do not make it worse.

รูปแบบการใช้: favor [body part]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners sometimes think **favor** here means "to like" a body part. In this sense, it means to **use it less** and protect it because it hurts.

คำพ้องความหมาย

baby (Informal; means to treat something very gently to avoid pain or damage.) | protect (General word; does not automatically suggest reduced use of a body part.)

คำตรงข้าม

strain (To use a body part too hard, possibly causing more injury.) | overuse (To use too much, often leading to injury, the opposite of resting or protecting.)

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หัวข้อ

health |sports |daily life |body

ตัวอย่าง

He’s still favoring his right knee after the accident.
You can see that she favors her left arm when she lifts things.
The runner started to favor his ankle halfway through the race.
If you keep favoring that shoulder, it will take longer to heal.
She walked slowly down the stairs, favoring her injured leg.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

He is favoring his leg after the fall.
The player favors his arm because it hurts.
She walks carefully, favoring her left foot.
You should favor that hand until it gets better.
He still favors his back when he sits down.

คำกริยา informal C1 state

to resemble in appearance

To look like a family member in your face or body.

รูปแบบการใช้: favor [relative/person]

ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:

Learners may confuse this with the "prefer" sense. In *"He favors his father"* (appearance context), it means **he looks like his father**, not that he likes his father more.

คำพ้องความหมาย

resemble (Standard and neutral; used in both formal and informal contexts.) | take after (Common phrasal verb, can refer to personality as well as appearance.)

คำตรงข้าม

differ from (To be unlike in appearance or character.) | look nothing like (Informal phrase emphasizing a complete lack of similarity.)

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หัวข้อ

appearance |family |body |relationships |core_vocabulary

ตัวอย่าง

She really favors her mother around the eyes.
The little boy favors his grandfather, especially when he smiles.
People say I favor my uncle when I wear glasses.
All the children favor their father’s side of the family.
He used to favor his dad, but now he looks more like his mom.

ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน

The baby favors his father.
Everyone says I favor my mother.
Her daughter favors her a lot.
Both boys favor their grandfather.
He favors his father’s side of the family.

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favor

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GB/fˈeɪvɚ/

US/fˈeɪvɚ/

พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง

fa - vor (2 พยางค์)

Stress on 1st syllable (fa)

รูปคำ

Noun

Base: favor
Variant Spelling: favour
Plural: favor, favors

Verb

Base: favor
Variant Spelling: favour
3rd Person Singular: favors
Present Participle: favoring
Past: favored

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Forms

favour verb A2 favors noun favoring verb favored verb

Core family

favorable adjective B1 favorite noun/adjective A1

Related words

favorably adverb B2 favoritism noun

Negative and opposite forms

unfavorable adjective unfavorably adverb

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Spelling Variant: favour Verb
Spelling Variant: favour Noun

วลีและสำนวน

ask a favor

/ˈæsk ə fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

request a kind act

To ask someone to do something kind or helpful for you.

ตัวอย่าง

I’d like to ask a favor, if you don’t mind.
He called to ask a favor before the interview.
Can I ask a small favor of you?

curry favor (with someone)

/kˈɚi fˈeɪvɚ wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/

idiom

try to get approval by pleasing

To try to make someone like you, usually in a dishonest or exaggerated way, so they will help you.

ตัวอย่าง

He’s always trying to curry favor with his boss by staying late.
The company donated money to curry favor with local officials.
She refused to curry favor with the media and stayed honest.

do (someone) a favor

/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

do a kind act for someone

To do something kind or helpful for someone, usually because they ask you.

ตัวอย่าง

Could you do me a favor and turn off the lights?
She did him a favor by driving him to the airport.
If you do her a favor now, she might help you later.

do yourself a favor

/dˈu jʊɹsˈɛlf ə fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase informal

help yourself by doing something

To do something that will be good for you or make your life easier.

ตัวอย่าง

Do yourself a favor and back up your files regularly.
If you hate the job, do yourself a favor and start looking for a new one.
Do yourself a favor and get some sleep before the exam.

favor (something) over (something)

/fˈeɪvɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/

fixed phrase

prefer one thing over another

To like, choose, or support one thing instead of another thing.

ตัวอย่าง

Many people favor electric cars over gasoline cars.
Managers often favor experience over formal education.
I favor quality over quantity when I buy clothes.

find favor with

/fˈaɪnd fˈeɪvɚ wˈɪθ/

fixed phrase formal

receive approval or support

To be liked or approved by someone, especially someone important.

ตัวอย่าง

The new policy has not found favor with the public.
Her ideas quickly found favor with senior management.
The design failed to find favor with the client.

in favor of

/ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/

fixed phrase

supporting or preferring something

Supporting or choosing something, usually instead of something else.

ตัวอย่าง

Most people are in favor of the new rules.
The committee voted in favor of the proposal.
She decided against surgery in favor of physical therapy.

look with favor on/upon

/lˈʊk wˈɪθ fˈeɪvɚ ənəpən/

fixed phrase formal

regard something with approval

To approve of something or someone; to see it as good.

ตัวอย่าง

The committee looked with favor upon the revised proposal.
Universities may look with favor on applicants who have work experience.
Local residents do not look with favor on the new development.

out of favor

/ˈaʊt əv fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

no longer approved or supported

No longer liked, approved, or supported by people.

ตัวอย่าง

The politician quickly fell out of favor after the scandal.
High heels are out of favor with many young people.
He is out of favor with the coach and rarely plays now.

rule in favor of

/ɹˈul ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/

fixed phrase formal

decide for one side legally

For a judge or official group to decide that one person or side wins.

ตัวอย่าง

The court ruled in favor of the employees.
The judge ruled in favor of the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
If the commission rules in favor of the company, the project will go ahead.

win someone's favor

/wˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

gain someone’s approval or support

To make someone like you or support you.

ตัวอย่าง

He tried to win the teacher’s favor by helping after class.
The candidate worked hard to win the favor of young voters.
She brought gifts to win her in-laws’ favor.

work in (someone's) favor

/wˈɚk ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

give someone an advantage

To help someone or make it easier for them to succeed.

ตัวอย่าง

The bad weather actually worked in our favor.
Her language skills worked in her favor during the interview.
This rule might work in your favor if you apply early.

return the favor

/ɹɪtˈɚn ðə fˈeɪvɚ/

fixed phrase

Do something kind in response

To do something good for someone because they did something good for you before.

ตัวอย่าง

She helped me last year, so I wanted to return the favor.
Thanks for your help—I hope I can return the favor someday.
He bought me lunch, and I returned the favor by driving him home.
She cooked dinner to return the favor after he helped her move.
He offered to babysit to return the favor.

vote in favor of

/vˈoʊt ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/

fixed phrase

Support by voting for

To show you agree with something by voting for it.

ตัวอย่าง

Most people voted in favor of the new law.
Ten members voted in favor of the bill and two voted against it.
She voted in favor of increasing funding.
Citizens were asked to vote in favor of or against the plan.
The board voted in favor of closing the office.

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favor

a kind or helpful act

approval or support

condition that gives advantage

small gift for guests

to prefer or choose

to give advantage or be biased

conditions help a result happen

protect an injured body part

to resemble in appearance

ask a favor

curry favor (with someone)

do (someone) a favor

do yourself a favor

favor (something) over (something)

find favor with

in favor of

look with favor on/upon

out of favor

rule in favor of

win someone's favor

work in (someone's) favor

return the favor

vote in favor of

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