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(BrE) (AmE favorable) adj.VERBS▪ be, look, seem▪ become▪ remain▪ consider sth▪
terms that could hardly be considered favourable
ADVERB▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc.▪ exceptionally, highly▪She gained a highly favourable impression of the company.
▪ overwhelmingly▪ especially, particularly▪ mostly, relatively▪ broadly (BrE), generally, largely▪His proposals met with a largely favourable response.
▪ consistentlyPREPOSITION▪ for▪Conditions are now favourable for skiing.
▪ to▪The court's verdict was favourable to their client.
Favourable/favorable is used with these nouns: ↑attitude, ↑balance, ↑circumstance, ↑climate, ↑comment, ↑comparison, ↑condition, ↑coverage, ↑environment, ↑feedback, ↑impact, ↑impression, ↑opportunity, ↑outcome, ↑position, ↑publicity, ↑rating, ↑reaction, ↑reception, ↑report, ↑response, ↑result, ↑review, ↑ruling, ↑situation, ↑term, ↑treatment, ↑verdict, ↑view, ↑vote, ↑wind
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favourable — British English spelling of FAVORABLE (Cf. favorable); for spelling, see OR (Cf. or). Related: Favourably … Etymology dictionary
favourable — (US favorable) ► ADJECTIVE 1) expressing approval or consent. 2) to the advantage of someone or something. 3) suggesting a good outcome. DERIVATIVES favourably adverb … English terms dictionary
favourable */*/ — UK [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) showing that someone likes or approves of someone or something Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable. in a favourable light: The documentary did not portray him in a favourable light. favourable … English dictionary
favourable — [[t]fe͟ɪvərəb(ə)l[/t]] (in AM, use favorable) 1) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n, v link ADJ to n If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. His recently completed chapel for Fitzwilliam is attracting… … English dictionary
favourable — BrE, favorable AmE adjective 1 a favourable report, comment, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them: The film received favourable reviews. | Her ideas met with a favourable response. 2… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
favourable — fa|vour|a|ble BrE favorable AmE [ˈfeıvərəbəl] adj 1.) a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them ▪ favourable film reviews ▪ The response has been overwhelmingly… … Dictionary of contemporary English
favourable — adjective 1) a favourable review Syn: approving, positive, complimentary, full of praise, flattering, glowing, enthusiastic, kind, good; informal rave 2) conditions are favourable Syn: advantageous … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
favourable — adjective a) pleasing, encouraging or approving The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression. b) useful or helpful We made quick progress, due to favourable winds … Wiktionary
favourable — [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] adj 1) showing that you like or approve of someone or something Syn: positive Ant: unfavourable Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable.[/ex] 2) showing that something good is likely to happen a favourable weather… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
favourable — /ˈfeɪvərəbəl / (say fayvuhruhbuhl), / vrəbəl/ (say vruhbuhl) adjective 1. affording aid, advantage, or convenience: a favourable position. 2. manifesting favour; inclined to aid or approve. 3. (of an answer) granting what is desired. 4. promising … Australian English dictionary