Favor and Respect

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Favor noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

Usage example: entertainers often learn that the favor of the public can be fickle indeed

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Respect is a synonym for favor in approval topic. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead the word "Favor" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: favored, favoring, favorer

Respect noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

Usage example: I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage

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Favor is a synonym for respect in admiration given by others topic. You can use "Favor" instead the word "Respect" as a noun or a verb.

Inverted with Troy: He's arguably doing Johnny a favor by revealing that the kids don't really respect him...but he's still just doing it to be a dick.

Source: Theatre / Jerusalem
Ron gets no respect, villains never remember his name, gets ignored by everyone in favor of Kim.

Source: Butt Monkey / Western Animation
He gains respect for Lady Barbara when she proves to be an excellent player, and it's another mark in favor of the Comte de Gracy and his daughter-in-law Marie.

Source: Smart People Play Chess

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