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in favor of someone

to someone, as when writing a check. Please make out a check for $300 in Tom's favor. I'm making out the check in favor of Mr. Brown.

See also: favor, of

in favor of something

because you prefer something Her offer was rejected by the company in favor of a much better deal.

Related vocabulary: all for something

See also: favor, of

in favor of

Also, in one's favor.

1. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion, or All the reviews were in his favor. [Mid-1500s]

2. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant. [Mid-1500s]

3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity. [Mid-1500s]

4. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers. [Late 1800s]

See also: favor, of

in favor of

1. In support of; approving: We are in favor of her promotion to president.

2. To the advantage of: The court decided in favor of the plaintiff.

3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of: a check in favor of a charity.

See also: favor, of