Cool MateMeaning of Favorable
Expressing approval or support; advantageous.
In simple words: good or positive.
Favorable in a sentence
- The weather conditions are very favorable for our trip.
- She received a favorable response to her job application.
- Investors had a favorable view of the company's future.
How to use Favorable
Use 'favorable' in both written and spoken English when discussing support or good conditions. Avoid in overly casual settings.
Grammar pattern
favorable + to/for + object
Memory hint
Think of 'favor' which means something good - 'favorable' is similar.
Related words
Collocations with Favorable
- favorable conditions
- favorable opinion
- favorable terms
- favorable news
Synonyms for Favorable
- beneficial
- advantageous
- promising
- propitious
- auspicious
Opposites of Favorable
- unfavorable
- disadvantageous
Common mistakes with Favorable
- Confused with 'favorite' — they have different meanings.
- Using 'favorable' with a negative context.
- Incorrect prepositions, such as saying 'favorable for' instead of 'favorable to'.
Favorable appears in
Favorable in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مواتٍ، مؤاتٍ، إيجابي
جيد أو إيجابي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অনুকূল, সুবিধাজনক
ভালো বা ইতিবাচক।
- GermanDeutsch
Günstig, vorteilhaft
Gut oder positiv.
- SpanishEspañol
Favorable
bueno o positivo.
- Persianفارسی
مطلوب، مناسب
خوب یا مثبت.
- FrenchFrançais
Favorable
bon ou positif.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनुकूल
अच्छा या सकारात्मक।
- ItalianItaliano
Favorevole
buono o positivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Favorável
bom ou positivo.
- RussianРусский
Благоприятный, Положительный
Хороший или позитивный.
- Urduاردو
سازگار، موافق، مفید
اچھا یا مثبت۔
- Chinese中文
有利的, 赞成的
好的或积极的。
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Frequently asked questions about Favorable
What does Favorable mean?
good or positive.
What is the definition of Favorable?
Expressing approval or support; advantageous.
How do you use Favorable in a sentence?
The weather conditions are very favorable for our trip.
Can you give another example of Favorable?
She received a favorable response to her job application.
What are synonyms for Favorable?
Common alternatives include beneficial, advantageous, promising, propitious, auspicious.
What is the opposite of Favorable?
Opposite meanings include unfavorable, disadvantageous.
What words go with Favorable?
It commonly pairs with favorable conditions, favorable opinion, favorable terms, favorable news.
What are common mistakes when using Favorable?
Confused with 'favorite' — they have different meanings. Using 'favorable' with a negative context. Incorrect prepositions, such as saying 'favorable for' instead of 'favorable to'.
How do you pronounce Favorable?
US: //ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.bəl//, UK: //ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Favorable?
Use 'favorable' in both written and spoken English when discussing support or good conditions. Avoid in overly casual settings.
What CEFR level is Favorable?
"Favorable" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.