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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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   1. a. : disposed to favor : partial. taking a favorable attitude toward our request. b. : expressing approval : commendatory. The movie received a favorable review. c. : giving a result that is in one's favor. a favorable comparison. d. : affirmative. a favorable reply. 2. : winning approval : pleasing. a favorable impression. 3. a.

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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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › favorableFavorable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Favorable is an adjective that describes approval or good conditions for something. If you wrote a book, you’d want the reviews to be favorable. If the weather is favorable, it's sunny out and perfect for a picnic.

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   Favorable definition: characterized by approval or support; positive. See examples of FAVORABLE used in a sentence.

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

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   showing that you like or approve of someone or something: We have had a favorable response to the plan so far. B2. 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.

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

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   3 meanings: 1. If your opinion or your reaction is favorable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. 2. Favorable.... Click for more definitions.

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   occurring at a convenient or suitable time. synonyms: favorable. convenient. suited to your comfort or purpose or needs. adjective. presaging or likely to bring good luck. synonyms: favorable, golden, lucky, prosperous. propitious. presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › favorableFavorable - definition of favorable by The Free Dictionary

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   1. characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report. 2. creating or winning favor; pleasing: a favorable impression. 3. affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position. 4. (of an answer) granting what is desired. 5. boding well; propitious.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › favorablefavorable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of favorable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › favorableFAVORABLE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for FAVORABLE: positive, good, appreciative, approving, friendly, complimentary, commendatory, supportive; Antonyms of FAVORABLE: unfavorable, negative, adverse, unfriendly, derogatory, unflattering, uncomplimentary, disapproving