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do a favor

VERB

help

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back benefit bolster boost cooperate encourage further maintain promote push save serve stimulate support

STRONG

abet accommodate advocate ballyhoo befriend cheer endorse hype intercede patronize plug prop puff relieve sanction second succor sustain uphold

WEAK

be of use buck up do a service do one's part go to bat for go with lend a hand open doors root for see through stand by stick up for stump for take under one's wing work for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block condemn delay depress discourage dissuade halt harm hinder hurt impede neglect obstruct prevent refuse stop undermine

STRONG

conceal disapprove frustrate hide ignore oppose protest

WEAK

check counteract decrease injure worsen

Example Sentences

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Once on the ground, however, she sold the idea to Begin, who told Sadat: “Let’s do a favor for our friend Barbara.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022

At first, he’s just trying to do a favor for a family friend.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2019

At this point, the Mariners need to do a favor to everyone involved and keep Felix Hernandez off the mound.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2018

“John asked me to do a favor and work him to see what I thought and if he had ability or a future,” Espinoza said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2017

“I need to do a favor for Mr. Patterson,” I said.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

do a favor

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