Meaning of favorable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    favorable

    Definitions

    1. very favorable or advantageous

    Examples

    • « a golden opportunity »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. favorably disposed

    Examples

    • « not antagonistic »
    • « a government favorable to our interests »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. tending to favor or bring good luck

    Examples

    • « miracles are auspicious accidents »
    • « encouraging omens »
    • « a favorable time to ask for a raise »
    • « lucky stars »
    • « a prosperous moment to make a decision »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. at a convenient or suitable time

    Examples

    • « an opportune time to receive guests »

    Synonyms

  5. 5. granting what has been desired or requested

    Examples

    • « a favorable reply »
    • « a positive answer »

    Synonyms

  6. Qualitative Adjective

    favorable

    Etymology

    Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favor)

    Definitions

    1. encouraging or approving or pleasing

    Examples

    • « a favorable reply »
    • « he received a favorable rating »
    • « listened with a favorable ear »
    • « made a favorable impression »

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  7. 2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

    Examples

    • « the days were fair and the winds were favorable »

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