favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
English
~ 4100
kedvező, támogató, kedvezően viszonyul, alkalmas
B1
1
kedvező
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
The weather was favourable for our hike.
Az időjárás kedvező volt a túránkhoz.
She made a favourable impression on the interviewers.
Kedvező benyomást tett az interjúztatóira.
Economic conditions are favourable for investment at the moment.
The report gave the company a favourable review.
Learner examples
The weather today is favourable for a picnic.
A mai időjárás kedvező egy piknikhez.
He gave me a favourable answer.
Kedvező választ adott nekem.
This shop has favourable prices.
Her ideas are favourable to the team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
Meaning
Giving a positive result
Collocations
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
Synonyms
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
|
beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
Antonyms
unfavourable (Direct opposite; describes something that produces a bad or harmful result.)
|
disadvantageous (More formal opposite, often used in official or analytical contexts.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
Indicating or resulting in a good or beneficial outcome.
B2
2
támogató
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
The teacher was favourable to the idea of a class trip.
A tanár támogatta az osztálykirándulás ötletét.
Public opinion is generally favourable towards renewable energy.
A közvélemény általában kedvezően viszonyul a megújuló energiához.
He gave a favourable comment on her proposal.
Learner examples
My boss is favourable to my plan.
A főnököm támogatja a tervemet.
The teacher is favourable to our project.
A tanár támogatja a projektünket.
She is favourable towards the new rules.
Common mistake:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
Meaning
Showing approval or support
Collocations
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
Synonyms
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
|
approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
Antonyms
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing that you like or agree with someone or something.
Expressing approval or agreement with someone or something.
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
This region has a favourable climate for growing grapes.
Ebben a régióban kedvező az éghajlat a szőlőtermesztéshez.
The negotiations took place under favourable circumstances.
A tárgyalások kedvező körülmények között zajlottak.
The economy is in a favourable position for growth.
Learner examples
The soil is favourable for rice.
A talaj alkalmas rizstermesztésre.
The weather is favourable for travel.
Az időjárás kedvező az utazáshoz.
We have favourable conditions for the race.
Meaning
Creating good conditions for success
Collocations
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
Synonyms
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
|
promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
Antonyms
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
Themes
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making it easier for something to happen well.
Creating conditions that increase the chances of success or achievement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Syllables & stress
fa - vour - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: favourable
Word family
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
Expressions
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.