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be in favor of

VERB

favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept advocate appreciate approve back champion choose encourage endorse pick praise support

STRONG

approbate commend countenance esteem eulogize fancy honor incline patronize prize sanction value

WEAK

be on one's side buck for flash on for go for hold with lean toward look up to opt for regard highly root for single out take a liking to take a shine to take to think well of tilt toward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

censure criticize disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissuade neglect oppose protest refuse reject

STRONG

deny dislike disrespect hate

WEAK

disfavor hinder hurt thwart

Example Sentences

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“As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war,” Leo told reporters on Thursday while flying home to Rome after a tour of Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

A majority of senators appear to be in favor of the constitutional change, but some conservatives have criticized its wording, casting doubt over the outcome of the vote.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

But the majority of social media responses — which largely seem to be coming from Air Force fans or military supporters — do seem to be in favor of the decision to honor the Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Still, Dr. Rubin added, “I’d definitely be in favor of something simpler, as it would make it more likely that people might take it.”

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023

“Haakon also believed that Oppie would be in favor of cooperating with the Russians.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

be in favor of

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