Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in favor

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.58 in modern English

Syllables: in- -fa-vor
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, favor.

prep_phrase

In support of a proposal, as a nomination or legislation.

Example Sentences

"Many of those who had been out of favor were now in favor."
"There were 50 votes in favor and 48 opposed."
"With reference to Senate bill 495, 60 voted in favor, 23 opposed, and 3 present."
"Seventy-eight members of the National Assembly voted in favour and 29 voted against, including the members of two opposition parties. The law was adopted at roughly 3:05 p.m. ET."

Inflected Forms

in favour (alternative, UK)

Phrases

in favor of

Frequently Paired Words

in favor of

Questions

What does in favor mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, favor.

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