favorably
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbli/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
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adverb
B2
state
1
with approval or liking
in a positive way; liking something
Schema d'uso:
[someone] reacts/responds/looks [favorably] (to/toward/on) [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse favorably (positive) with preferably (choosing one option over another).
Sinonimi
positively (More general; favorably often implies approval or a good judgment.)
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well (More informal and less explicit about approval.)
Contrari
unfavorably (Shows disapproval or a negative judgment.)
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negatively (General opposite; can be less specific than unfavorably.)
Collocazioni
respond favorably
|react favorably
|be viewed favorably
|be regarded favorably
|look favorably on
|consider favorably
|judge favorably
|think favorably of
|review favorably
|receive favorably
Temi
opinions
|emotions
|communication
Esempi
- The audience responded favorably to the new design.
- Her proposal was viewed favorably by the committee.
- Not everyone will react favorably to the changes.
Esempi per chi studia
- People reacted favorably to the news.
- The plan was received favorably.
adverb
C1
relation
2
in an advantageous way
in a way that is good for someone or something
Schema d'uso:
[something] works out/affects [someone/something] [favorably]
Errore comune:
Favorably describes the effect (good for you), not the degree (very, extremely).
Sinonimi
beneficially (Highlights practical benefit rather than general approval.)
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advantageously (More formal; often used in analysis or comparisons.)
Contrari
adversely (Means it has a harmful or negative effect.)
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unfavorably (General opposite; can refer to outcomes as well as opinions.)
Collocazioni
turn out favorably
|affect favorably
|influence favorably
|work favorably
|weigh favorably
|impact favorably
|develop favorably
|play out favorably
|trend favorably
|resolve favorably
Temi
business
|work
|daily_life
Esempi
- Lower interest rates could affect the housing market favorably.
- The negotiations ended favorably for both sides.
- The weather forecast looks favorably for outdoor events this weekend.
Esempi per chi studia
- The decision worked favorably for us.
adverb
C1
action
3
in a praising or approving way
using positive words about someone or something
Schema d'uso:
[someone] speaks/writes/comments [favorably] about [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Avoid using favorably where you mean politely; it means positively, not necessarily politely.
Sinonimi
approvingly (Focuses on approval; less about public praise.)
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complimentarily (More specifically about giving compliments.)
Contrari
critically (Expresses criticism rather than praise.)
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disparagingly (Stronger negative tone; puts something down.)
Collocazioni
speak favorably of
|write favorably about
|comment favorably on
|review favorably
|report favorably on
|talk favorably about
|refer favorably to
|be mentioned favorably
|be portrayed favorably
|be described favorably
Temi
communication
|media
|opinions
Esempi
- Several reviewers wrote favorably about the film.
- He often speaks favorably of his former teachers.
- The article portrayed the company favorably.
Esempi per chi studia
- She spoke favorably about the restaurant.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
4
in a way that gives preference
in a way that gives someone special advantage
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is treated/judged/considered [favorably] (compared with) [others]
Errore comune:
This sense can imply unfair preference; context determines whether it is positive or negative.
Sinonimi
preferentially (More explicit about giving special preference.)
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leniently (Focuses on being less strict rather than giving overall advantage.)
Contrari
harshly (Opposite in judgment or treatment; stricter or more severe.)
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unfairly (Opposite direction of bias; can be negative without specifying which side benefits.)
Collocazioni
treat favorably
|judge favorably
|rule favorably
|decide favorably
|consider favorably
|interpret favorably
|be inclined favorably
|be disposed favorably
|lean favorably
|view favorably
Temi
law
|work
|society
Esempi
- Applicants with prior experience were treated more favorably in the selection process.
- The evidence was interpreted favorably for the defense.
- Some critics argued that the rules were applied favorably to large companies.
Esempi per chi studia
- The manager treated her more favorably than the others.
adverb
C1
relation
5
in a positive comparison
looking good when compared
Schema d'uso:
[something] compares [favorably] with/to [something]
Errore comune:
Use with compare: 'compare favorably with/to' (not *compare favorably than*).
Sinonimi
well (More general; 'compare well' is less formal and less specific.)
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advantageously (More formal; emphasizes benefit in comparison.)
Contrari
poorly (Opposite result in comparison; performs worse.)
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unfavorably (General opposite; compares in a negative way.)
Collocazioni
compare favorably with
|compare favorably to
|stack up favorably against
|measure up favorably against
|rate favorably against
|benchmark favorably against
|perform favorably against
|compete favorably with
|price favorably against
|score favorably against
Temi
comparison
|business
|media
Esempi
- The new model compares favorably with last year’s version.
- Her test scores compared favorably to the national average.
- In terms of cost, this option compares favorably with the alternatives.
Esempi per chi studia
- This phone compares favorably with that one.
Grammatica
Forma base
favorably
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
Sillabe e accento
fa - vor - ably (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: favorably
- Plural: favorablies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
be favorably disposed (toward/to)
1/bˈi fˈeɪvɚəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
be inclined to approve
to have a positive attitude toward something
Esempi
- Several members were favorably disposed toward the compromise.
- She seemed favorably disposed to the idea once she heard the details.
- Voters are not always favorably disposed toward new taxes.
consider/view (something) favorably
1/kˈɑnsɪdɚvjˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase
judge something positively
to think something is good (when deciding)
Esempi
- The panel considered her application favorably.
- The proposal was viewed favorably by senior management.
- We would consider it favorably if the price were lower.
look favorably on/upon
1/lˈʊk fˈeɪvɚəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase
approve of someone or something
to think something is good
Esempi
- The school looks favorably on students who volunteer.
- Investors may look favorably upon companies with steady profits.
- Her parents didn’t look favorably on the idea of quitting college.
react/respond favorably
1/ɹiˈæktɚɪspˈɑnd fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase
have a positive reaction
to react in a good way
Esempi
- Customers responded favorably to the updated packaging.
- The market reacted favorably to the earnings report.
- She didn’t react favorably to the suggestion.
reflect favorably on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt fˈeɪvɚəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
make someone look good
to make someone look good
Esempi
- Her calm response reflected favorably on the whole team.
- The charity work reflects favorably on the company’s image.
- That kind of behavior doesn’t reflect favorably on you.
speak favorably of
1/spˈik fˈeɪvɚəbli əv/
fixed phrase
say positive things about
to say good things about someone or something
Esempi
- She spoke favorably of her new manager.
- People who worked with him often speak favorably of his leadership.
- The guidebook speaks favorably of the local food.