Affords advantage for acts of kindness (7)

I believe the answer is:

favours

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'kindness' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for favours that I've seen before include "indications of support" , "Approves" , "Supports or prefers one thing or person over another" , "Good turns" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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