favor; benefit; regards
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
favor; kindness
informalRefers to a good deed or kindness received from someone in the past, which should be remembered.
That person showed us kindness in the past; we can't forget it.
I owe him a favor; I must repay him in the future.
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One should remember the kindness shown by others.
noun
benefit; advantage; good outcome
informalUsed to ask rhetorically about a potential negative consequence, implying "nothing good will come of it."
If he finds out about this, will there be any benefit for you? (i.e., you'll be in trouble)
What good could possibly come from opposing him?
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Doing it this way offers you no benefit at all.
noun
regards; kind greeting
informalUsed when asking someone to pass on greetings to a third party.
When you see your mother, give her my regards.
Please give my best regards to your teacher.
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He asked me to pass on his greetings to you.