How to Pronounce "decide in favor of"
expression
di-SYDE in FAY-ver uhv
di-SYDE in FAY-vuh ov
Definition
To officially choose or rule that one person or side wins in a disagreement, argument, or legal case.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfeɪvɝ/ /ˈəv
British English
dɪsˈaɪd/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈeɪvɐ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SYDE in FAY-ver uhv
UK
di-SYDE in FAY-vuh ov
Listen in Context
After the discussion, the committee decided in favor of a new policy.
The referee decided in favor of the home team.
The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff.
They finally decided in favor of giving everyone an extra day off.