benignity, kindness - a kind act

good turn, turn - a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn"

advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"

inclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

approval - a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

cracker bonbon, snapper, cracker - a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends

keepsake, souvenir, relic, token - something of sentimental value

elevate, kick upstairs, promote, upgrade, advance, raise - give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"

advantage - give an advantage to; "This system advantages the rich"

consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"

spare, save - refrain from harming

countenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"