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I . favor [ˈfeɪvər, Brit -əʳ] Am, Aus N

1. favor no pl (approval):

apoio m

to be in favor of sb/sth

ser a favor de alguém/a. c.

to find favor with sb

cair nas graças de alguém

2. favor (helpful act):

favor m

to ask sb a favor

pedir um favor a alguém

to do sb a favor

fazer um favor a alguém

3. favor Am (small gift):

brinde m

II . favor [ˈfeɪvər, Brit -əʳ] Am, Aus VB trans

1. favor (prefer):

2. favor (give advantage to):

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Were very much in favor of girls being on teams in sports like tennis and swimming, he said. en.wikipedia.org

Steep grades also favor electrification, partly because regenerative braking can recover some energy when descending the grade. en.wikipedia.org

Government officials in favor of a change say that the new system would give them more control over interest rates, which are becoming more important as consumer credit levels rise. en.wikipedia.org

For 2008, the team dropped the black alternate jerseys in favor of a throwback uniform to commemorate the franchise's 75th anniversary. en.wikipedia.org

The number of votes was 25 against to 26 in favor, where the president had the casting vote. en.wikipedia.org

Formal decorative frills were shed in favor of practicality in both daily life and architecture. en.wikipedia.org

The thin physicist did not expect that he would have an intense life in favor of the poor, sowing schools, creches and libraries. en.wikipedia.org

Burton could line up only two lawmakers to speak in his favor. en.wikipedia.org

There were no alternatives in favor of expanding or retaining the then-current level of use of nuclear power. en.wikipedia.org

A preliminary injunction was issued in favor of the homeowners. en.wikipedia.org

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