in favor of
Preposition
  1. For; in support of; approving, supporting.
    Synonyms: all for, pro
    Many people are in favor of capital punishment.
  2. For the benefit of; to the order of.
    He endorsed the note in favor of his uncle who had lent them the money.
  3. Out of preference for.
    He left school after just three years in favor of a professional sports career.
Translations
  • French: en faveur de
  • German: zugunsten
  • Portuguese: a favor de
  • Russian: в по́льзу
  • Spanish: a favor de
Translations
  • Portuguese: em prol de
  • Russian: в по́льзу
Translations
  • Russian: в по́льзу



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