Example: I voted in favor of the new park in our neighborhood.
Definition
"In favor of" is a phrase used to express support or approval for someone or something, often indicating agreement or preference in a decision or debate, such as in the example: I voted in favor of the new park in our neighborhood.
Translations
a favor de
voorstander van
a favor de
en faveur de
befürwortend gegenüber
Etymology
The phrase "in favor of" originates from the Latin word 'favor', meaning goodwill or support. It entered English through Old French, where 'favor' referred to goodwill or partiality. Did you know? The phrase has been used since Middle English times to indicate support or preference.
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"In favor of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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