favour noun (SUPPORT)
B2 [ U ] the support or approval of something or someone:
C1 When something is in your favour, it gives you an advantage:
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- The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.
- He claimed that he had been pushed aside in favour of a younger person.
- The system of benefits is weighted in favour of those who have children.
- Delegates have voted in favour of the motion.
- 54% of voters were in favour, 30% against, and the rest were undecided.
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Backing, supporting & defending
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favour noun (KIND ACT)
› [ C usually plural ] an advantage that you give to someone, such as money or a good job, especially when this is unfair:
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favour noun (PRESENT)
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› to support or prefer one particular possibility:
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- The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis.
- Jones favours a dynamic, hands-on style of management.
- They favour the self-regulation of the industry, and strict codes of conduct have already been issued by the Advertising Association.
- The committee favours the cheapest option.
- Which of the proposals do you favour?
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