Definition Synonyms
Definition of favourable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
positive opinionUK pleasing or encouraging, often indicating approvalUK
- The reviews were overwhelmingly favourable.
2.
weatherUK helpful for outdoor activities or travelUK
- The favourable winds aided the sailors.
3.
auspiciousUK likely to bring good luck or successUK
- The weather was favourable for the event.
Expressions with favourable
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perceived positively or advantageously by others
The report painted the project in a favourable light.
location that is beneficial
The house is in a favourable position near the park.
cause others to think well of you or something
He tried to make a favourable impression at the interview.
good or welcoming reaction to something
The book launch had a favourable reception from the audience.
special tax rules that make someone pay less tax than usual
The government offered favourable tax treatment for companies investing in green energy.
with conditions that are good or beneficial for someone
They sold the house on favourable terms.
Origin of favourable
Latin, favor (goodwill) + -abilis (able)
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Examples of favourable in a sentence
The weather forecast looks favourable for the weekend. Favourable weather made hiking enjoyable. The pilots awaited favourable conditions to fly. The reviews were favourable for the new play. Her proposal received a favourable response from the committee.
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- French:favorable, propice, ...
- German:positiv, förderlich, ...
- Italian:favorevole, propizio, ...
- Spanish:favorable, propicio, ...
- Portuguese:favorável, propício, ...
- Chinese:有利的, 适宜的, ...
- Japanese:好意的な, 好天の, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَيِّد, مُلائِم, ...
- Hebrew:חִיּוּבִי, נוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:благоприятный, способствующий, ...
- Ukrainian:сприятливий, вдалий, ...
- Hindi:अनुकूल, सहायक, ...
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