Favour - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

verb

(of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.

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The cottages accommodate up to six people

verb

To provide space or a place for a group

Примеры использования:

The new dormitory will be able to accommodate an additional 200 students., we certainly try to acco…

verb

To have or provide the space that someone or something needs

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The centre can accommodate up to 220 students., the airport simply doesn't have enough room to acco…

verb

Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

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I advised him to go home

verb

Give advice to

verb

To give someone advice

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[ + to infinitive ] i think i'd advise him to leave the company., advise someone against something …

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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He was an untiring advocate of economic reform

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

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Voters supported candidates who advocated an assembly

verb

To speak in support of an idea or course of action

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[ t ] some people advocate teaching to the test., [ i ] the organization advocates for human rights…

noun

Approval or praise.

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A term of approbation

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group; praise

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Kids need their fathers’ approbation.

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group

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The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.

noun

The action of approving something.

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The road schemes have been given approval

noun

The feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something

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He showed his approval by smiling broadly., alan is someone who always needs the approval of other …

noun

If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory

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The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.

noun

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

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He lay on his back

adverb

In the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or travelling towards.

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He moved back a pace

verb

Give financial, material, or moral support to.

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He had a newspaper empire backing him

noun

The support or approval of something or someone

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Find favour these plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced., in favour of the c…

idiom

If a group of people are (like) sheep, they all behave in the same way or all behave as they are told, and cannot or will not act independently.

idiom

To look extremely similar to someone

Примеры использования:

Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age., the old man was the (dead) spit of wins…

idiom

To look extremely similar to someone

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Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age., the old man was the (dead) spit of wins…

noun

An advantage or profit gained from something.

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Enjoy the benefits of being a member

verb

Receive an advantage; profit.

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The areas would benefit from regeneration

noun

A helpful or good effect

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[ c ] it was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most americans.…

noun

The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

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As confucius saw long ago, benevolence or concern for humanity is the indispensable root of it all.

noun

The quality of being kind and helpful

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His sunny, calm tone suggested a man of deep benevolence.

noun

The act of giving money or help to people or organizations that need it

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The company has a record of benevolence to good causes.

noun

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

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The route will be a boon to many travellers

noun

Something good or very helpful

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Spring rains are a boon to local farmers.

noun

Something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life

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Guide dogs are a great boon to the partially sighted.

noun

A person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition.

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A champion hurdler

verb

Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

Примеры использования:

He championed the rights of the working class and the poor

adjective

Excellent.

Примеры использования:

‘thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘that's champion.’

noun

Formal or official praise.

Примеры использования:

The film deserved the highest commendation

noun

Praise, or an official statement that praises someone

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Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.

noun

An honour such as a prize given to someone because they have done something that people admire

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He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement.

noun

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

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He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

noun

Polite behavior, or a polite action

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[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

noun

Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

Примеры использования:

He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

verb

Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

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She espoused the causes of justice and freedom for all

verb

To support an activity or opinion

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He espoused conservative political views.

verb

To become involved with or support an activity or opinion

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Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.

noun

Respect and admiration.

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He was held in high esteem by colleagues

verb

Respect and admire.

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Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers

noun

Respect for or a high opinion of someone

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We held them in high/low esteem (= we respected them a lot/very little).

noun

The quality of being friendly; affability.

Примеры использования:

I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people here

noun

The quality of behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone

Примеры использования:

She showed great friendliness towards me., the city has a reputation for friendliness., their frien…

noun

The fact of being friends with someone

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Their friendliness did not in any way lessen their rivalry.

noun

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

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The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides

noun

A friendly attitude in which you wish that good things happen to people

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We hope the negotiations will take place in an atmosphere of openness and goodwill.

noun

The value to a company or organization of things that cannot be directly measured, for example, its good reputation or its customers' loyalty

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Charitable endeavours are important to us in terms of goodwill., we expect the business to raise at…

verb

Give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

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She was gratified to see the shock in jim's eyes

verb

To please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need

Примеры использования:

[ + to infinitive ] he was gratified to see how well his students had done., it was a big game for …

noun

High respect; great esteem.

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His portrait hangs in the place of honour

verb

Regard with great respect.

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They honoured their parents in all they did

verb

To do what you promised or agreed to do

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Honour an agreement/contract/deal all existing contracts will be honoured., honour a commitment/ple…

noun

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.

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His tales are full of humour

verb

Comply with the wishes of (someone) in order to keep them content, however unreasonable such wishes might be.

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She was always humouring him to prevent trouble

noun

The ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny

Примеры использования:

He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny)., i must say i find his…

verb

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Примеры использования:

We indulged in a cream tea

verb

To allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable

Примеры использования:

[ i ] when i get my first paycheck i’m going to indulge in a shopping spree., [ t ] he indulged his…

verb

To allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you

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The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs., i love champagne but i …

noun

The action or fact of indulging.

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Indulgence in self-pity

noun

The attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable

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[ u ] heavy indulgence in fatty foods should be avoided., [ c ] i do not much like self-quotation, …

noun

An occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you, or something enjoyable that you allow yourself like this

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Chocolate is my only indulgence., all the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and i …

noun

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

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He thanked them for their kindness and support

noun

The quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality

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[ u ] she found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness., [ c ] she ha…

noun

The quality of being kind

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Love and kindness

verb

Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.

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Doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery

verb

Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

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Some regulation is still required to promote competition

verb

Assign to a higher position

verb

To advertise something in order to sell it

Примеры использования:

The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television., a new campaign has been launched to p…

idiom

To cause someone to remember something

Примеры использования:

The mention of skiing holidays put me in mind of a documentary that i saw last week.

verb

Put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

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George had recommended some local architects

verb

Express a good opinion of

verb

To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done

Примеры использования:

Can you recommend a hotel in san francisco?, [ + that clause ] i recommend that you go on a diet.

phrasal verb

To be similar to, and make someone think of, something or someone else

Примеры использования:

Your hair and eyes remind me of your mother.

verb

Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.

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Some people resemble their dogs

verb

To be similar to someone or something

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Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters., [ c ] there is a clear res…

verb

Meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).

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I have never been satisfied with my job

noun

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

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Millions are involved in voluntary service

verb

A system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water.

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A regular bus service

noun

The help provided to a customer by someone who works in esp. a restaurant or store

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The service in this restaurant is terrible – i’ve been waiting fifteen minutes., [ u ] she was give…

phrasal verb

Speak or act in support of someone or something.

Примеры использования:

I try to stand up for what is right

phrasal verb

Act as best man, usher, or bridesmaid for someone at a wedding.

Примеры использования:

They got married, and i stood up for him, as his best man

phrasal verb

To defend or support someone or something

Примеры использования:

Don’t be bullied – stand up for yourself and your beliefs.

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

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The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

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The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

phrasal verb

Be similar to a relative

phrasal verb

To be like or to look like another family member or part of the family

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Most of my children take after my husband.

phrasal verb

To be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character

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He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.

verb

Try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

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He urged her to come and stay with us

noun

A strong desire or impulse.

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He felt the urge to giggle

verb

To encourage someone strongly to do something or to ask that something be done

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Party leaders urged her to run for congress., a human/natural urge, sometimes i get an urge to go s…