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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 to:

Most senior staff were favourable to the idea.

2)
a) giving someone or something an advantage or a benefit

They decided to delay the trip until conditions were more favourable.

Part-time workers should not receive less favourable treatment than full-timers.

favourable to:

Government policies were overwhelmingly favourable to employers.

b) a favourable price is cheap or reasonable
favourable terms:

We are offering very favourable terms to our regular customers.

3) showing that something good is likely to happen

a favourable weather forecast

Analysts said the outlook was favourable after stock markets closed on Friday.

4) giving agreement to something

We are hoping for a favourable reply from the committee.

•

make a favourable impression (on someone) — to behave in a way that gives people a good opinion of you


Derived word:
favourably
UK / US adverb

American reviewers have compared him favourably with John Irving.


English dictionary. 2014.

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