What is another word for in favour of?

Pronunciation: [ɪn fˈe͡ɪvəɹ ɒv] (IPA)

In favour of is an expression that signifies support or preference for someone or something. There are several synonyms for in favour of, such as supporting, endorsing, approving, advocating, championing, favoring, and promoting. These synonyms convey a similar message to in favour of and can be used interchangeably. Supporting implies aiding or helping someone in a particular action or cause, while endorsing means giving a public statement of approval. On the other hand, approving indicates a general positive opinion, while advocating connotes more active support for a particular position. Championing and favoring similarly imply a greater degree of support for a particular cause, while promoting suggests the act of encouraging or advertising. All these synonyms can convey the same meaning as in favour of, depending on the context.

What are the hypernyms for In favour of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for in favour of?

Antonyms for the phrase "in favour of" include "against," "opposed to," "not supporting," "disapproving of," and "unfavorable to." These terms indicate opposition or resistance to something rather than support for it. For instance, a person might be against a particular policy proposal or opposed to a candidate's election campaign instead of being in favour of them. These antonyms are useful when expressing dissenting opinions or disagreeing with a particular course of action. They highlight differences in perspective and can spark healthy debate and dialogue between individuals with contrasting viewpoints.

What are the antonyms for In favour of?

Famous quotes with In favour of

  • I'm all in favour of free expression provided it's kept rigidly under control.
    Alan Bennett
  • For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God.
    Lionel Blue
  • With regard to the ballot, it is worthy of remark that no meeting has been held in favour of Reform at which the ballot has not been strongly insisted upon.
    John Bright
  • John Paul II, above all, managed to contain the huge mass of frustration, of hate that had accumulated in that region, in favour of a peaceful transition. This was, without doubt, something that changed European history.
    Rocco Buttiglione
  • I am rather in favour of dealing with teenage hooliganism.
    James Callaghan

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