Fava

[fah-vah]

Definition

To resemble, look like, or feature similar traits.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di pickney fava him father bad!
English:
The child resembles his father so much!

Patois:
Dat storm clouds fava heavy rain coming.
English:
Those storm clouds look like heavy rain coming.

Usage Tip

Traditional verb used when someone or something visually resembles another. Derived from English "favor".

Patois Synonym: favor
English Synonym: resemble; look like

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