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Definition favorable in American English

favorable adjective

adjective
/ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

showing that someone likes or approves of someone or something

Example

Reaction to the plan has been generally favorable.

Example

The general was portrayed in a more favorable light in a recent study be the U.S. Defense Department.

Example

Most senior staff were favorable to the idea.

Synonyms and related words
agreed together at one with
2

giving someone or something an advantage or a benefit

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Government policies were overwhelmingly favorable to employees.

Synonyms and related words
healthy wholesome well-balanced
2.1

a favorable price is inexpensive or reasonable

Example

We are offering very favorable terms to our regular customers.

Synonyms and related words
cheap economic competitive
3

showing that something good is likely to happen

Example

a favorable weather forecast

Example

Analysts said the outlook was favorable after stocks closed on Friday.

Synonyms and related words
life-affirming cheerful exhilarating
4

giving agreement to something

Example

We are hoping for a favorable reply from the committee.

Synonyms and related words
agreed together at one with
Definition favorable in American English