Synonyms for favor

noun

1. Preference

   good will, support, approval, partiality; see admiration, inclination 1.

2. A kindness

   service, courtesy, boon; see kindness 2.

3. A token

   compliment, present, memento, souvenir; see gift 1.

find favor

in favor

in favor of

in one's favor

out of favor

verb

1. To have a preference

   prefer, like, approve, sanction, endorse, support, advocate, praise, regard with favor, be in favor of, pick, choose, lean toward, incline toward, opt for, honor, value, prize, esteem, think well of, set great store by, look up to, eulogize, fancy, think the world of*, stick up for*, be sweet on*, have in one's good books*, have in one's good graces*.

   Antonyms dislike*, misprize, disesteem.

2. To treat with favoritism

   be partial to, oblige, indulge, grant favors to, further, promote, treat with partiality, deal with gently, play favorites, show consideration for, spare, be indulgent toward, make an exception for, treat as a special character, use one's influence for, pull strings for*; see also promote 1.

   Antonyms abuse*, bear a grudge against, mistreat.