vote in favor

/voʊt ɪn ˈfeɪvər/

verb phrase

  1. To cast a vote supporting a proposal, motion, plan, decision, or person.

    B1

    usually followed by of + noun or -ing form

    • "Most members voted in favor of the new rule."B1
    • "She voted in favor of the motion to increase funding."B2
    • "Parliament voted in favor of the amendment after a lengthy debate."C1

Common mistakes

  • vote in favor something→vote in favor of something

    Use of before the thing or action being supported.

Collocations

vote in favor ofvote in favor of a proposalvote in favor of a billvote in favor of the motion

Word family

votevotervotingfavorable