favourably
gb/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/ us/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
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adverb
B2
state
1
with approval or liking
in a positive way; with approval
Bruksmønster:
[someone] think/feel/speak of [someone/something] favourably
Vanlig feil:
Spelling: favourably (UK) vs favorably (US). Also don’t confuse the adverb favourably with the adjective favourable.
Synonymer
positively (More general and common in everyday speech.)
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approvingly (Emphasizes approval rather than general positivity.)
Antonymer
unfavourably (Shows disapproval or a negative opinion.)
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negatively (General opposite; not necessarily about approval.)
Ordkombinasjoner
view favourably
|regard favourably
|think of someone favourably
|speak favourably of
|look on someone favourably
|be seen favourably
|judge favourably
|be reviewed favourably
|be received favourably
|react favourably
Temaer
opinions
|communication
|emotions
Eksempler
- Most reviewers wrote favourably about the new restaurant.
- She spoke favourably of her former manager.
- The plan was viewed favourably by local residents.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- They talked favourably about the book.
- The teacher thinks of him favourably.
adverb
formal
B2
relation
2
in a beneficial way
in a way that helps or improves something
Bruksmønster:
[something] affect/influence [something] favourably
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use *favourable* (adjective) instead of *favourably* (adverb): say “affected favourably,” not “affected favourable.”
Synonymer
beneficially (More explicit about benefit; slightly more technical.)
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advantageously (Often used for practical or strategic advantage.)
Antonymer
adversely (Means ‘in a harmful way’ in cause-and-effect contexts.)
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unfavourably (General opposite; not beneficial.)
Ordkombinasjoner
affect favourably
|influence favourably
|impact favourably
|work out favourably
|turn out favourably
|develop favourably
|reflect favourably on
|respond favourably
|perform favourably
|be disposed favourably
Temaer
cause_effect
|daily_life
|business
Eksempler
- Lower interest rates can affect borrowing costs favourably.
- The changes influenced the final decision favourably.
- If negotiations go favourably, the deal could be signed next week.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The new rule affected me favourably.
- The talks went favourably.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
3
with preferential treatment
in a way that gives someone special advantage
Bruksmønster:
treat [someone/group] favourably (than [someone/group])
Vanlig feil:
In legal/work contexts, *favourably* often implies comparison (better than others), even if “than” is not stated.
Synonymer
preferentially (Directly emphasizes preference over others.)
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leniently (Only fits when the ‘better treatment’ is less strictness.)
Antonymer
unfairly (Highlights injustice; not always a perfect opposite.)
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harshly (Opposite in contexts of judgment or punishment.)
Ordkombinasjoner
treat favourably
|be treated favourably
|consider favourably
|deal with someone favourably
|be judged favourably
|be looked on favourably
|be granted favourably
|be assessed favourably
|be rated favourably
|be selected favourably
Temaer
work
|law
|society
Eksempler
- The policy requires that applicants be treated favourably regardless of age.
- He argued that the rules were applied favourably to certain teams.
- Some customers felt the company dealt with complaints more favourably for premium members.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The manager treated her favourably.
- Everyone should be treated favourably and fairly.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
4
in a good comparison
in a way that looks good compared to something else
Bruksmønster:
compare favourably (with/to) [something]
Vanlig feil:
Use an adverb after ‘compare’: “compares favourably,” not “compares favourable.”
Synonymer
well (More common but less specific about comparison.)
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advantageously (Suggests a strategic or measurable advantage.)
Antonymer
poorly (Common opposite in comparison contexts.)
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unfavourably (Direct opposite for comparisons.)
Ordkombinasjoner
compare favourably
|compare favourably with
|compare favourably to
|stack up favourably
|measure up favourably
|be priced favourably
|be positioned favourably
|be ranked favourably
|be evaluated favourably
|compete favourably
Temaer
comparison
|business
|products
Eksempler
- The new model compares favourably with its main competitors.
- Her qualifications compare favourably to those of other candidates.
- When you include maintenance costs, the smaller car stacks up favourably.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This phone compares favourably with that one.
adverb
formal
C1
process
5
with good progress or outcome
showing good signs; going well
Bruksmønster:
[situation/patient] progress/respond/develop favourably
Synonymer
well (More general; can sound less formal.)
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successfully (Focuses on achievement of an aim rather than signs/progress.)
Antonymer
poorly (Indicates bad progress or response.)
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unfavourably (Indicates worsening or negative signs.)
Ordkombinasjoner
progress favourably
|respond favourably to treatment
|develop favourably
|evolve favourably
|recover favourably
|prognosis is favourable
|respond favourably
|outcome is favourable
|condition improved favourably
|trend favourably
Temaer
health
|news
|medicine
Eksempler
- The patient is responding favourably to the new medication.
- Early indicators suggest the economy may develop favourably over the next quarter.
- The investigation is progressing favourably so far.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He is responding favourably to the medicine.
adverb
C1
state
6
with helpful wind or conditions
with conditions that help you
Bruksmønster:
[wind/weather/current] be/blow favourablely for [someone/activity]
Vanlig feil:
This is less common than ‘a favourable wind/forecast’ (adjective + noun).
Synonymer
helpfully (More general; not specific to weather/conditions.)
Antonymer
unfavourably (Conditions work against you.)
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against you (Common phrasing for wind/tide in opposition.)
Ordkombinasjoner
wind blew favourably
|current ran favourably
|weather held favourably
|conditions turned favourably
|tide was running favourably
|forecast looks favourable
|winds are favourable
|positioned favourably
|blow favourably
|set up favourably
Temaer
weather
|travel
|sports
Eksempler
- By midday the wind was blowing favourably, and the boats picked up speed.
- The current shifted favourably, making the crossing easier.
- If the weather behaves favourably, the hike should be straightforward.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The wind is blowing favourably today.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
favourably
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GB/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
US/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
Stavelser og trykk
fa - vour - ably (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: favourably
- Plural: favourablies
Ordfamilie
Forms
favourablies
noun
Core family
favour
noun A2
favourable
adjective B1
Related words
favourite
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavourable
adjective
unfavourably
adverb
disfavour
noun
Advanced or less common
favouritism
noun
Uttrykk
be favourably disposed (towards/to)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdztoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally positive towards something
to feel positive about someone or something
Eksempler
- The committee seems favourably disposed towards the proposal.
- She was favourably disposed to the idea once she understood the risks.
- Voters are currently favourably disposed towards the incumbent.
be favourably impressed (by/with)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ɪmpɹˈɛst bˈaɪwˌɪθ/
fixed phrase
have a good first impression
to like something after you see it
Eksempler
- I was favourably impressed by how quickly the team responded.
- The interviewer seemed favourably impressed with her portfolio.
- We were favourably impressed by the hotel’s cleanliness.
be favourably inclined (towards/to)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ɪŋklˈaɪnd tˈaʊɚdztoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
willing to support an idea
to be likely to agree; to feel positive about it
Eksempler
- She is favourably inclined towards a compromise.
- The minister is favourably inclined to extend the deadline.
- They were not favourably inclined to change the contract terms.
look favourably on/upon
1/lˈʊk fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase
formal
approve of someone or something
to approve of; to think something is good
Eksempler
- The board looks favourably on proposals that reduce long-term costs.
- Her parents did not look favourably upon the idea of her leaving school early.
- Investors tend to look favourably on steady growth.
speak favourably of
1/spˈik fˈævˈaʊɹəbli əv/
fixed phrase
say good things about
to say positive things about someone or something
Eksempler
- Former employees still speak favourably of the company culture.
- He often speaks favourably of his teachers.
- Customers spoke favourably of the support team.
vote favourably on
1/vˈoʊt fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
vote in support of something
to vote yes; to support a proposal
Eksempler
- The committee voted favourably on the budget increase.
- Shareholders voted favourably on the merger proposal.
- The council voted favourably on the new housing plan.