favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 4100
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
مرادفات
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
أضداد
unfavourable (Direct opposite; describes something that produces a bad or harmful result.)
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disadvantageous (More formal opposite, often used in official or analytical contexts.)
تراكيب شائعة
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
مواضيع
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The weather was favourable for our hike.
- She made a favourable impression on the interviewers.
- Economic conditions are favourable for investment at the moment.
- The report gave the company a favourable review.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The weather today is favourable for a picnic.
- He gave me a favourable answer.
- This shop has favourable prices.
- Her ideas are favourable to the team.
adjective
B2
property
2
Showing approval or support
Showing that you like or agree with someone or something.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
مرادفات
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
أضداد
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
تراكيب شائعة
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
مواضيع
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The teacher was favourable to the idea of a class trip.
- Public opinion is generally favourable towards renewable energy.
- He gave a favourable comment on her proposal.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- My boss is favourable to my plan.
- The teacher is favourable to our project.
- She is favourable towards the new rules.
adjective
formal
B2
property
3
Creating good conditions for success
Making it easier for something to happen well.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
مرادفات
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
أضداد
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
تراكيب شائعة
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
مواضيع
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- This region has a favourable climate for growing grapes.
- The negotiations took place under favourable circumstances.
- The economy is in a favourable position for growth.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
المقاطع والنبر
fa - vour - able (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: favourable
عيلة الكلمة
Core family
favour
noun A2
favourably
adverb B2
Related words
favourite
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavourable
adjective
unfavourably
adverb
Advanced or less common
favouritism
noun
تعبيرات
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
أمثلة
- We secured the loan on very favourable terms.
- He negotiated favourable terms for the contract.
in a favourable light
1/ˈɪn ə fˈeɪvɚəbəl lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
In a way that looks good
In a way that makes someone or something seem good or better than they are.
أمثلة
- The article presented the politician in a favourable light.
- Her actions were shown in a favourable light by the press.
look favourably on/upon [something/someone]
1/lˈʊk fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ənəpən səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
Show approval toward something/someone
To think well of someone or something and approve it.
أمثلة
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.