in favor of

Meanings

• preposition, phrase, or adjective

  Expressing support or approval for a person, idea, or proposal

  - "He is in favor of increasing the minimum wage."
  - "The committee is in favor of the new proposal."
  - "She is in favor of the candidate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with in favor of
favor , rave , grave , wave , cave , save , jave , wavefare

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Variants

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favor , favors , in favor of , in her favor , in his favor , in its favor , in my favor , in one's favor , in our favor , in their favor , in your favor , out of favor , come down in favor of , come down on the side of , come out in favor of , stack the odds in favor of , stack the odds in favor of (someone) , stack the odds in favor of someone , the odds are in favor of , the odds are in favor of (something) , the odds are in favor of something , decide in favor for , decide in favor of , decide in favor of/for

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Etymology

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The phrase 'in favor of' comes from the Old French term 'en faveur de', which translates to 'on behalf of' or 'in the interest of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'in favor of' has been used in various legal contexts, such as a 'motion in favor of' a particular decision or a 'verdict in favor of' a plaintiff.

2. In the context of gambling, being 'in favor' of a particular horse or team means supporting it to win.

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Related Concepts

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1. Advocacy: The act of supporting or speaking in favor of a person, cause, or idea.

2. Support: The action of helping or encouraging someone or something.

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Culture

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The phrase 'in favor of' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent support, approval, or advocacy for various causes. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus speaks of 'the honorable men' who 'kill Caesar' to 'save Rome from tyranny'. In this context, 'in favor of' refers to the support of the conspirators for the greater good.

How to Memorize "in favor of"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with 'in favor of' on one side and 'against' on the other. Visualize adding weights to the 'in favor of' side to represent support.
   - Picture a group of people raising their hands to show their support for a proposal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'in favor of' with the concept of approval or support.
   - Link it to the idea of advocating for a cause or person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Indiana Fans Always Offer Support', where 'Indiana' represents 'in favor of' and 'Fans' represent 'for'.

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