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Favorable

UK //ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl// US //ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.bəl// Pronunciation

Definition

Expressing approval or support; advantageous.

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In simple words: good or positive.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• favorable conditions
• favorable opinion
• favorable terms
• favorable news

Synonyms

• beneficial
• advantageous
• promising
• propitious
• auspicious

Antonyms

• unfavorable
• disadvantageous

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'favorite' — they have different meanings.
• Using 'favorable' with a negative context.
• Incorrect prepositions, such as saying 'favorable for' instead of 'favorable to'.