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see curry favor; in favor of; in favor with; in one's favor; out of favor; return the compliment (favor).

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find favor

to be regarded with favor; be pleasing to

in favor

favored; liked

in favor of

approving; supporting; endorsing
to the advantage of
payable to, as a check, etc.

in someone's favor

to someone's advantage or credit

out of favor

no longer popular or a favorite; not liked

See favor in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in favor of

In support of; approving: We are in favor of her promotion to president.
To the advantage of: The court decided in favor of the plaintiff.
Inscribed or made out to the benefit of: a check in favor of a charity.

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