in favor (with someone)
Highly regarded (by someone); widely accepted or enjoyed (by someone). Primarily heard in US. John had been in favor with his boss ever since he managed to secure that lucrative client. Though many were skeptical of its success, the sequel is largely in favor with the devoted fanbase. The new fashion has been in favor for a few weeks now.
in favor of (someone or something)
1. In support of someone or something. Everyone I've talked to is in favor of the new dress code, so hopefully management will endorse it. All in favor of adopting the new rules say "aye." As a traditionalist, my father was never in favor of the changes they made to the town.
2. On the side of someone or something, as of a legal ruling. Most analysts expect the lawsuit to be decided in favor of the plaintiff. Do they usually rule in favor of the fired employee in these sorts of cases? Yes, I decided to bring the lawsuit, but I never dreamed the judge would actually rule in favor of me.
3. Instead choosing something else. We didn't have room in the budget for both, so we canceled our vacation in favor of getting a new car. Have fun going out. I'm staying home in favor of sleep! If you blow off homework in favor of video games, it'll catch up to you eventually!
4. Of a check, made out to a specific recipient. Primarily heard in UK. Please make this out in favor of John's school. No, please make the check out in favor of my business, not me. Don't worry, I made the check out in favor of the charity, just like you asked me to.
out of favor (with someone)
Not supported, preferred, or highly regarded by someone any longer. John had been out of favor with his boss ever since he managed to drive away the firm's most lucrative client. Those gimmicky toys were a fad, that's all—they're already falling out of favor.
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in someone's favor
1. to someone's advantage or credit. (Especially in sports scores, as in the examples.) The score was ten to twelve in our favor. At the end of the second half, the score was forty to three in the other team's favor. 2. *in someone's favor liked by someone; approved of by someone. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) John might be able to help me. I hope I'm currently in his favor. My mother is mad at me. I'm certainly not in her favor. I'll try to get into her favor.
in favor (of someone or something)
approving, supporting, or endorsing someone or something. Are you in favor of lower taxes? Of course, I'm in favor.
*out of favor (with someone)
no longer desirable or preferred by someone. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) I can't ask John to help. I'm out of favor with him. That kind of thing has been out of favor for years.
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