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   Fa·vor·a·ble

   /ˈfāv(ə)r(ə)bəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. expressing approval: "the book received highly favorable reviews" Similar approvingcommendatorycommendingpraisingcomplimentaryflatteringglowingappreciativeenthusiasticgoodpleasingagreeablesuccessfulpositiveinformal:ravepositiveaffirmativeassentingagreeingconcurringapprovingin the affirmativeencouragingreassuringsupportivein one's favorOpposite unfavorablecriticalnegative
   • ▪ giving consent: "their demands rarely received a favorable response"
   • 2. to the advantage of someone or something: "they made a settlement favorable to the unions" Similar advantageousbeneficialof benefitin one's favoron one's sidehelpfulgoodrightconduciveconvenientsuitablefitfittingappropriatepropitiousauspicioushopefulpromisingfairencouragingOpposite disadvantageous
   • ▪ (of a wind) blowing in the direction of travel: "by sailing toward the land first you will find more favorable wind"
   • ▪ (of weather, or a period of time judged in terms of its weather) fine: "a very favorable, sometimes glorious, October"
   • ▪ suggesting a good outcome: "a favorable prognosis"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favor).

   Derivatives

   • 1. favorableness noun

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   FAVORABLE definition: 1. US spelling of favourable 2. showing that you like or approve of someone or something: 3…. Learn more.

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   The word favorable describes something positive or promising, such as a two-thumbs-up movie review or the perfect conditions for golf. When things are going well, or in your favor, they’re favorable. Favorable is an adjective that describes approval or good conditions for something.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAVORABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   making you support or approve of someone or something: She made a very favorable impression on us. C2. giving you an advantage or more chance of success: favorable weather conditions. Synonym. advantageous. Opposites. adverse. disadvantageous. unfavorable US. Fewer examples. The proposal has received a generally favorable reaction.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVOURABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   making you support or approve of someone or something: She made a very favourable impression on us. C2. giving you an advantage or more chance of success: favourable weather conditions. Synonym. advantageous. Opposites. adverse. disadvantageous. unfavourable UK. Fewer examples. The proposal has received a generally favourable reaction.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVORABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective [ADJ n, v-link ADJ to n] If your opinion or your reaction is favorable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. The president's convention speech received favorable reviews. 2. adjective. Favorable conditions make something more likely to succeed or seem more attractive .

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfavorable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   favorable (to/for somebody/something) good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage synonym advantageous The terms of the agreement are favorable to both sides. The weather was favorable for a barbecue outside. favorable economic conditions. fairly good and not too expensive They offered me a loan on very ...

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   characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report. creating or winning favor ; pleasing: to make a favorable impression. affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position.