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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › favorableFavorable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVORABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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   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. 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.

8. 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.

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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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfavorable 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.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVOURABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    2 meanings: 1. advantageous, encouraging, or promising 2. giving consent.... Click for more definitions.