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Definition favourable in British English

favourable 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 favourable.

Example

The documentary did not portray him in a favourable light.

Example

Most senior staff were favourable to the idea.

Synonyms and related words
agreed at one with united
2

giving someone or something an advantage or a benefit

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Government policies were overwhelmingly favourable to employers.

Synonyms and related words
healthy wholesome well-balanced
2.1

a favourable price is cheap or reasonable

Example

We are offering very favourable terms to our regular customers.

Synonyms and related words
cheap economic competitive
3

showing that something good is likely to happen

Example

a favourable weather forecast

Example

Analysts said the outlook was favourable after stock markets closed on Friday.

Synonyms and related words
life-affirming cheerful exhilarating
4

giving agreement to something

Example

We are hoping for a favourable reply from the committee.

Synonyms and related words
agreed at one with united
Definition favourable in British English