favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
אנגלית
~ 4100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
מילים נרדפות
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
הפכים
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.)
צירופים
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
נושאים
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
מילים נרדפות
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
הפכים
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
צירופים
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
נושאים
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
מילים נרדפות
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
הפכים
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
צירופים
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
נושאים
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
הברות והטעמה
fa - vour - able (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: favourable
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.