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Favor vs Indulge - What's the difference?

favor | indulge |


In lang=en terms the difference between favor and indulge

is that favor is (transitive)  to have a similar appearance, to look like another person while indulge is to satisfy the wishes or whims of.

As verbs the difference between favor and indulge

is that favor is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer while indulge is : to yield to a temptation or desire.

As a noun favor

is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

Buff vs Favor - What's the difference?

buff | favor |


In lang=en terms the difference between buff and favor

is that buff is attractive while favor is partiality; bias.

In obsolete terms the difference between buff and favor

is that buff is a buffet; a blow while favor is appearance; look; countenance; face.

As nouns the difference between buff and favor

is that buff is undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals while favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As verbs the difference between buff and favor

is that buff is to polish and make shiny by rubbing while favor is   To look upon fondly; to prefer.

As an adjective buff

is of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow.

As an acronym BUFF

is big Ugly Fat Fellow (or Fucker); US Airforce nickname for the B-52 bomber.

Recognition vs Favor - What's the difference?

recognition | favor |


As nouns the difference between recognition and favor

is that recognition is the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized while favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As a verb favor is

(transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

Favor vs Indulgence - What's the difference?

favor | indulgence |


In lang=en terms the difference between favor and indulgence

is that favor is (transitive)  to have a similar appearance, to look like another person while indulgence is (roman catholic church ) to provide with an indulgence.

As nouns the difference between favor and indulgence

is that favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone) while indulgence is the act of indulging.

As verbs the difference between favor and indulgence

is that favor is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer while indulgence is (roman catholic church ) to provide with an indulgence.

Good vs Favor - What's the difference?

good | favor |


As a proper noun good

is .

As a noun favor is

a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As a verb favor is

(transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

Favor vs Fancy - What's the difference?

favor | fancy |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between favor and fancy

is that favor is (obsolete) appearance; look; countenance; face while fancy is (obsolete) extravagant; above real value.

As nouns the difference between favor and fancy

is that favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone) while fancy is the imagination.

As verbs the difference between favor and fancy

is that favor is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer while fancy is (formal) to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

As an adjective fancy is

decorative.

Favor vs Goody - What's the difference?

favor | goody |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between favor and goody

is that favor is (obsolete) appearance; look; countenance; face while goody is (obsolete) shortening of goodwife, a 17th century puritan honorific.

As nouns the difference between favor and goody

is that favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone) while goody is a small amount of something good to eat.

As a verb favor

is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

As an interjection goody is

used to indicate pleasure or delight.

Partial vs Favor - What's the difference?

partial | favor |


As nouns the difference between partial and favor

is that partial is (mathematics) a partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As an adjective partial

is existing as a part or portion; incomplete.

As a verb favor is

(transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

Favor vs Contentious - What's the difference?

favor | contentious |


As a noun favor

is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As a verb favor

is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

As an adjective contentious is

marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Favor vs Beloved - What's the difference?

favor | beloved |


As nouns the difference between favor and beloved

is that favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone) while beloved is someone who is loved; something that is loved.

As a verb favor

is   To look upon fondly; to prefer.

As an adjective beloved is

loved.

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