in favour

Other spellings

• (US) in favor

Expression

Expression in favour

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is in favour of ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle x}$ thinks ${\displaystyle y}$ is a good idea.
   • Synonym: for
   • Antonym: against

   A lot of people are in favour of going back to the beginning and trying again.

   We're talking about buying a new computer. Are you in favour or against?

Related words

• in
• favour