Cool MateFavourable
UK /["/ˈfeɪvərəbl/"]/US /["/ˈfeɪvərəbl/"]/
Definition
making people have a good opinion of somebody/something
In simple words: Something that is good for someone or something; helpful.
Examples
- The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
- She received a favourable review from the critics for her latest performance.
- The company found itself in a favourable financial position after the merger.
- His favourable attitude towards change helped the team adapt quickly.
- Only those with favourable test results were allowed to proceed to the next stage.
Usage notes
Use 'favourable' in positive contexts, often in formal discussions like business or academic settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
favourable + to/for + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'favour' as giving a positive edge — 'favourable' adds 'able' to mean it's capable of helping.
Collocations
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- for
- to
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- for
- to
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- for
- to
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- for
- to
Synonyms
- advantageous
Antonyms
- unfavourable
- adverse
- disadvantageous
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'favorite' which has a different meaning.
- Using it in a negative context, which is incorrect.