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favor for vs favor of

Both 'favor for' and 'favor of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Favor for' is used when someone does something helpful for someone else, while 'favor of' is used to indicate support or preference for something or someone.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 938 views

favor for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone does something helpful for someone else. It indicates an action done in someone's favor.

Examples:

  • She did me a favor by picking up my mail while I was away.
  • Can you do me a favor and water my plants while I'm on vacation?
  • He asked for a favor in return for his help with the project.
  • I owe you a favor for helping me with my homework.
  • I'm calling in a favor to get tickets to the concert.
  • You did a big favor for all of us.
  • I'm always happy to do a favor for a friend.
  • Traded my last favor for that.
  • ~ You must do me a favor for my nephew Antonio.
  • Now they form words in my ear, asking favor for this house.
  • I told you, I did a favor for someone.
  • A favor for a dear friend.
  • It's just a favor for my boy.
  • It was a favor for a friend...
  • Then consider this a favor for him, for his sacrifice.
  • I'm doing a favor for somebody.
  • I'm need a favor for Rose.
  • Provided you do favor for me.
  • I did it as a favor for her son Steve.
  • It'd be a huge favor for Leslie.
  • I was doing it as a favor for her father.
  • He should've checked with me before he did a favor for Capri.
  • You know, 'cause I do a favor for Rosa.
  • Do a favor for a friend.
  • Yes. Years ago, I did a favor for the people at the drug enforcement agency.

Alternatives:

  • do a favor for
  • ask a favor for
  • owe a favor for
  • call in a favor for

favor of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate support or preference for something or someone. It is often used in expressions of opinion or endorsement.

Examples:

  • I am in favor of the new policy changes.
  • The majority of the team is in favor of the proposal.
  • She spoke in favor of the candidate during the debate.
  • The teacher is in favor of allowing extra credit assignments.
  • He is not in favor of going out tonight.
  • The vote is eight to four, favor of guilty.
  • Well, I will do them the favor of staying alive.
  • Who I now have to repay for doing me the great favor of leaving me.
  • You did me the big favor of pulling into a gas station.
  • Next time you bring in a patient with less than five fingers, do me the favor of mentioning it in the bullet.
  • You did me the big favor of pulling into a gas station.
  • Unfortunately, we did him the great favor of making a member of his family the Queen.
  • The favor of both coin and title would speed our ambitions.
  • Do me the favor of a lifetime!
  • I'll do you the favor of not telling Joan this conversation ever happened.
  • Mr. Sibley would never do me the favor of dying.
  • My way, they won't and we'll gain the favor of a man who could move this place a step closer to sustainability.
  • I ask the favor of giving up the camera, Come on.
  • Henry Akeley asked if I'd do him the favor of giving you a lift up to the farm.
  • You ask a favor of me, to lower Celeste's boundary spell, but you don't control the witches anymore.
  • Then I'll do you the favor of telling you you're wrong.
  • To have the favor of such an ally in Rome could pave my way to a seat in the curia...
  • It has the power to bestow immortality even while the Keeper does me the great favor of destroying all the rest of the pathetic life that inhabits this world.
  • Just do me the favor of listening to this person, OK?
  • However much I love my father, your grace. and would do anything to please and satisfy him, I still cannot risk my mortal soul for the favor of an unearthly King.

Alternatives:

  • supportive of
  • preferential to
  • advocate for
  • endorsement of

Related Comparisons

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