Definitions

good turn

NOUN

favor

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodation account admiration aid approbation assistance backing benediction benefit benevolence benignity bias blessing boon championship compliment consideration cooperation courtesy dispensation encouragement esteem estimation

Example Sentences

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If you do a good turn for others, the universe will — in theory — do you a good turn one day.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

So “false social reality” felt like a good turn of phrase for that.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2022

“I was really pumped at getting a good turn in on a soft-top,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

“So this is especially a good turn of events and the proper resolution.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2022

“Perhaps I can do a good turn for you.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman