| apple-polish |
to try to gain favor with someone by means of flattery. |
| approval |
favor, sanction, or positive regard. [1/2 definitions] |
| argument |
a reason in favor of or against something. [1/6 definitions] |
| bask |
to experience and enjoy approval or favor. [1/3 definitions] |
| beg |
to humbly and pleadingly ask a favor of; implore. [1/4 definitions] |
| blarney |
skillful or smooth talk, often with some deceit and in an effort to gain favor from the listener. [1/2 definitions] |
| bless |
to ask for divine favor for. [1/5 definitions] |
| blessed |
worthy of divine favor. [1/4 definitions] |
| boon1 |
something beneficial, as a favor or blessing. |
| boondoggle |
a valueless project funded by the government solely as a political favor. [1/3 definitions] |
| bootlick |
to seek favor by abasing oneself to (someone); toady. |
| come down |
to make a judgment in favor of one side or another. [1/9 definitions] |
| compliment |
to display affection or respect by a gift or favor. [1/5 definitions] |
| conquest |
a person whose love or favor has been captured. [1/3 definitions] |
| contact |
a person considered useful or valuable as a means of gaining favor, getting specialized information, or of exerting influence; connection. [1/8 definitions] |
| counsel |
to advise in favor of; advocate. [1/6 definitions] |
| court |
to seek the favor or affections of. [1/9 definitions] |
| courtesy |
a kindness or favor. [1/3 definitions] |
| courtier |
one who tries to win favor by flattery or servile behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| cracker |
a cylindrical cardboard party favor that makes a loud crack when opened and contains treats or favors. [1/4 definitions] |
| deficiency judgment |
a judicial decision in favor of a creditor for that part of a debt not satisfied by the debtor, esp. following the foreclosure and sale of a mortgage property. |