favor

ot noun

1. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone). He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.
2. Goodwill; benevolent regard. She enjoyed the queen's favor.
3. A small gift; a party favor. A marriage favour is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding.
4. Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.

fe’l verb

1. To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward. Would you favor us with a poetry reading?
2. To treat with care. Favoring your sore leg will only injure the other one.
3. To look upon fondly; to prefer.
4. To encourage, conduce to