favourable UK
ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl
See also: favorable (US)
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Definition of favourable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
positive opinionUKpleasing or encouraging, often indicating approvalUK
  • The reviews were overwhelmingly favourable.
approving encouraging
2.
weatherUKhelpful for outdoor activities or travelUK
  • The favourable winds aided the sailors.
benign
3.
auspiciousUKlikely to bring good luck or successUK
  • The weather was favourable for the event.
auspicious propitious
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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)

Terms with favourable included in their meaning

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probability
ratio of favourable events to total possible events
financial status
favourable account of a company's financial position
betteradj.
finance
in more favourable circumstances financially
kindlyadv.
emotion
in a favourable or pleasant way

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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  1. French:favorable, propice, ...
  2. German:positiv, förderlich, ...
  3. Italian:favorevole, propizio, ...
  4. Spanish:favorable, propicio, ...
  5. Portuguese:favorável, propício, ...
  6. Chinese:有利的, 适宜的, ...
  7. Japanese:好意的な, 好天の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَيِّد, مُلائِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיּוּבִי, נוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:благоприятный, способствующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сприятливий, вдалий, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुकूल, सहायक, ...

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