to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
To resemble; especially, to look like (another person).
To look upon fondly; to prefer.
To use more often.
To encourage, conduce to
To treat with care.
A small gift; a party favor.
Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
Partiality; bias
Goodwill; benevolent regard.
The object of regard; person or thing favoured.