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单词 in favour of
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in favour of

phrase
If one thing is rejected in favour of another, the second thing is done or chosen instead of the first.
The policy was rejected in favour of a more cautious approach.
Synonyms: for, backing, supporting, behind More Synonyms of in favour of
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in favour of in British English

a. 
approving
b. 
to the benefit of
c. 
(of a cheque, etc) made out to
d. 
in order to show preference for
I rejected him in favour of another
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Examples of 'in favour of' in a sentence
in favour of

Danlo was not surprised to see that only three lords raised their hands in favour of trying to cure the plague virus.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
Against this there were those who, remembering Bonaparte, had no desire to intercede in favour of the beleaguered French.
Baxter, Stephen ANTI-ICE
(phrase) 
Definition
approving
They were in favour of the decision.
Synonyms
for
The case for nuclear power is impressive.
backing
supporting
behind
He had the state's judicial power behind him.
pro
all for (informal)
on the side of
right behind
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of behind
Definition
supporting
He had the state's judicial power behind him.
Synonyms
supporting,
for,
backing,
on the side of,
in agreement with

Nearby words of
in favour of

  • in excess of
  • in existence
  • in fashion
  • in favour of
  • in flames
  • in focus
  • in for

Synonyms of 'in favour of'

in favour of

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