ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in favour of sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

to support or agree with a person, an idea, or a plan.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am in favour of starting the meeting early.

CONTEXTUAL

Most of the team members voted in favour of the new project proposal during the meeting.

COMPLEX

The committee ultimately decided in favour of the candidate whose vision for the future aligned most closely with their own long-term goals.

Last updated April 22, 2026