favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
Anglų
~ 4100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
Sinonimai
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
Temos
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
Dažna klaida:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
Sinonimai
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
Antonimai
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
Kolokacijos
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
Temos
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
Sinonimai
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
Antonimai
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
Kolokacijos
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
Temos
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
fa - vour - able (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: favourable
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.