ALL meanings of out of favor
out of fa·vor
O o - noun out of favor something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor. 1
- noun out of favor friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. 1
- noun out of favor the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor. 1
- noun out of favor excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment: to treat some people with favor and others with neglect. 1
- noun out of favor a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady. 1
- noun out of favor a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty, as by an adherent of a political party. 1
- noun out of favor a small gift or decorative or festive item, as a noisemaker or paper hat, often distributed to guests at a party. 1
- noun out of favor Usually, favors. sexual intimacy, especially as permitted by a woman. 1
- noun out of favor Archaic. a letter, especially a commercial one. 1
- verb with object out of favor to regard with favor: to favor an enterprise. 1
- verb with object out of favor to prefer; treat with partiality: The father favored his younger son. 1
- verb with object out of favor to show favor to; oblige: The king favored him with an audience. 1
- verb with object out of favor to be favorable to; facilitate: The wind favored their journey. 1
- verb with object out of favor to deal with, treat, or use gently: to favor a lame leg. 1
- verb with object out of favor to aid or support: He favored his party's cause with ample funds. 1
- verb with object out of favor to bear a physical resemblance to; resemble: to favor one's father's side of the family. 1
- idioms out of favor find favor with, to gain the favor of; be liked by: The play found favor with the opening-night audience. 1
- idioms out of favor in favor of, on the side of; in support of: to be in favor of reduced taxation. to the advantage of. (of a check, draft, etc.) payable to: Make out your checks in favor of the corporation. 1
- idioms out of favor in one's favor, to one's credit or advantage: All the comments were in your favor. 1
- idioms out of favor out of favor, no longer liked or approved; no longer popular or fashionable: He's out of favor with the president and may soon be fired. 1
- noun out of favor no longer popular or a favorite; not liked 0