Of an opinion, comment, interpretation, etc.: showing or suggesting approval; expressing praise or commendation; favourable; approving. Frequently in…

Of a person: willing to agree to something, or to do something; favourably disposed, content. Chiefly with to. Now colloquial and regional.

Of or belonging to one who approves; of the nature of or tending to approbation or sanction. (Originally in letter approbatory = Latin epistola probā…

Of an opinion, comment, etc.: more favourable or approving. Cf. good, adj. 19.

That favours, in senses of the verb.

Characterized by approving; expressing approbation or approval.

Expressive of approval; approbative.

Favourable, positive, supportive; favourably disposed. Frequently in pro and con: favourable and unfavourable, for and against.

Willing, approving. Obsolete. rare.

Of an opinion, report, etc.: That is in favour of, approving, commendatory.

That gives approval.

Characterized by, having, or displaying eagerness, energy, or keen interest; approving, pleased, or optimistic about (also for, over, towards, etc.)…

colloquial. all for: strongly in favour of, fully on the side of. Cf. for, prep. 7a.