favour

the support or approval of something or someone:

These plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced.

The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing development.

She is out of favour (= unpopular) with her colleagues.

Her economic theories are in favour (= popular) with the current government.

He sent her presents in an attempt to win her favour.

a kind action that you do for someone:

She called to ask me a favour.

Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this weekend?

an advantage that you give to someone, such as money or a good job, especially when this is unfair:

Several politicians were accused of dispensing favours to people who voted for them.