in favor of

in fa·vor of

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in fey-ver uhv, ov]
- /ɪn ˈfeɪ vər ʌv, ɒv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in fey-ver uhv, ov]
- /ɪn ˈfeɪ vər ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of in favor of words

noun in favor of something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor. 1
noun in favor of friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. 1
noun in favor of the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor. 1
noun in favor of excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment: to treat some people with favor and others with neglect. 1
noun in favor of a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady. 1
noun in favor of a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty, as by an adherent of a political party. 1

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Origin of in favor of

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before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English favo(u)r < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin favōr- (stem of favor) goodwill, equivalent to fav(ēre) to be favorably inclined + -ōr- -or1

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Parts of speech for In favor of

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in favor of

adj in favor of

sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.
benign — You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
supportive — giving support.

prep in favor of

after — If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
concerning — You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about.
during — throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.

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Antonyms for in favor of

adj in favor of

disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.

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