favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 4100
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
هممعنیها
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
متضادها
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.)
ترکیبهای رایج
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
موضوعها
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
هممعنیها
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
متضادها
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
ترکیبهای رایج
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
موضوعها
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
هممعنیها
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
متضادها
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
ترکیبهای رایج
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
موضوعها
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
هجاها و تکیه
fa - vour - able (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: favourable
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.