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Preposition after verb

favor with prepositions

Favor is commonly used with for when supporting someone or something. Other prepositions appear in different structures or meanings.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with favor?

Use favor for to show support or preference. Favor in appears in legal or formal decisions. Favor by is mainly part of passive expressions such as be favored by. Favor from and favor of are usually linked to the noun favour/favor rather than the verb itself.

Most voters favor stricter rules.
She favored the second proposal.
The court ruled in favor of the tenant.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
favor + idea/person

Supporting or preferring something

Favor commonly takes a direct object without a preposition.

Many doctors favor preventive care.
The manager favored experienced applicants.
2
favor for + candidate

Preference between options

Favor for appears mainly in noun phrases such as support for someone, not as the main verb pattern. As a verb, favor alone is more natural.

Public favor for the policy increased.
There is strong favor for reform.
3
be favored by + factor

Receiving advantage or support

Use favored by in passive structures.

The proposal was favored by local officials.
Coastal areas are favored by tourists.
4
in favor of + noun

Supporting one side or option

This fixed phrase uses the noun favor, not the verb.

They voted in favor of the amendment.
The evidence speaks in favor of further research.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
favor + object
I favor the earlier schedule.
standard verb pattern for preference
favor for
There is growing favor for change.
mainly a noun pattern, not a common verb pattern
favored by
The candidate was favored by younger voters.
passive structure showing support
favor from
She asked for a favor from her neighbour.
from belongs with the noun favor, not the verb favor
favor of
The committee ruled in favor of the plan.
fixed phrase with the noun favor

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Adding for after the verb favor

The verb usually takes a direct object.

✕ I favor for this option. ✓ I favor this option.

Using favor from as a verb pattern

From is used with the noun favor, not the verb.

✕ They favored from local support. ✓ They were favored by local support.

Confusing favor and in favor of

In favor of is a separate fixed phrase.

✕ We favor of lower taxes. ✓ We are in favor of lower taxes.

Using by in active voice incorrectly

By normally appears in passive structures.

✕ The voters favored by the candidate. ✓ The candidate was favored by the voters.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Most residents favor ___ new transport system.
2. The plan was favored ___ several experts.
3. They voted in favor ___ the proposal.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a preposition after favor?

Usually no. Favor normally takes a direct object.

Is favor for correct?

It is more natural in noun phrases such as favor for change than after the verb favor.

What is the difference between favor and in favor of?

Favor is a verb, while in favor of is a fixed phrase expressing support.

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