Unfortunately, many words are forgotten, used in colloquial speech less and less, and, in the end, disappear forever. In everyday speech, they sound unusual and unusual for a modern listener. To use them in the right context, you need to know their meaning. The outdated, but interesting word “favor” will be discussed in the article.
Meaning of the verb “favor”
The word means - "to treat something or someone kindly." For example, “he favors me” and “he favors me”, which means “he treats me well” (both the first and second forms with the pretext are true).
But if it is a question of fate, then it is more correct to use an expression with a pretext, that is, "fate favors me."
The second meaning of the concept is found in literary works of the 19th century, sometimes in oral speech - it is "to show mercy." For example, Saltykov-Shchedrin has the phrase “the authorities favor to call on him, ” in which “favors” is used to mean “shows mercy”. But in modern speech this meaning is not used and is obsolete.
Definition of the word
In the dictionaries the following definitions are given:
- In S. Ozhegov’s dictionary “to favor” is to show favor to the subordinate. It is appropriate to use it as a sign of a polite request, for example: "Please sit down!"
- In the dictionary of D. Ushakov, N. — show affection for something, goodwill.
- In the dictionary of Efremova T. E. - “to favor” is to be supportive and benevolent towards someone.
- In the synonym dictionary of N. Abramov, the following meanings are given: to indulge, assent, indulge, indulge, well-wishing, patronize, indulge, allow, relax, allow, condescend, indulge.
