The Opposite(Antonym) of “opposed”
The antonyms of opposed are in favor of, supportive of, and pro. These words convey a positive or favorable attitude towards something, as opposed to being against it.
Explore all Antonyms of “opposed”
- pro
- in favor of
- supportive of
Definitions and Examples of in favor of, supportive of, pro
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Example
I am in favor of the new policy because it will benefit everyone in the company.
supportive of
Providing encouragement, help, or assistance to someone or something.
Example
She was very supportive of her friend's decision to start her own business.
In favor of something; supporting a particular cause or position.
Example
He is a proponent of renewable energy and believes that it is the key to a sustainable future.
Key Differences: in favor of vs supportive of vs pro
- 1In favor of expresses support or approval for something, while opposed conveys a negative or dissenting attitude towards it.
- 2Supportive of implies providing encouragement or assistance, while opposed implies resistance or opposition.
- 3Pro indicates being in favor of a particular cause or position, while opposed indicates being against it.
Effective Usage of in favor of, supportive of, pro
- 1Debate: Use these antonyms to express opposing views in a debate or discussion.
- 2Politics: Use pro and opposed to describe political positions and stances.
- 3Business: Use in favor of and supportive of to describe positive attitudes towards business decisions and strategies.
Remember this!
The antonyms of opposed convey a positive or favorable attitude towards something. In favor of expresses support, supportive of implies providing encouragement, and pro indicates being in favor of a particular cause or position. Use these words in debates, politics, and business to express different attitudes and positions.
