favor
     n 1: an act of gracious kindness [syn: {favour}]
     2: an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the
        outcome was in his favor" [syn: {favour}]
     3: an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this
        season" [syn: {favour}]
     4: a feeling of favorable regard [syn: {favour}]
     5: souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a
        party [syn: {party favor}, {party favour}, {favour}]
     v 1: promote over another; "he favors his second daughter" [syn:
          {prefer}, {favour}]
     2: consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored" [syn:
         {favour}]
     3: treat gently or carefully [syn: {favour}]
     4: bestow a privilege upon [syn: {privilege}, {favour}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0