favourably
gb/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/ us/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
B2
Engels
kedvezően, elismerően, jól állja az összehasonlítást, jól
B2
1
kedvezően
B2
elismerően
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] think/feel/speak of [someone/something] favourably
Most reviewers wrote favourably about the new restaurant.
A legtöbb kritikus kedvezően írt az új étteremről.
She spoke favourably of her former manager.
Elismerően beszélt a korábbi vezetőjéről.
The plan was viewed favourably by local residents.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
They talked favourably about the book.
Elismerően beszéltek a könyvről.
The teacher thinks of him favourably.
A tanár kedvezően vélekedik róla.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Spelling: favourably (UK) vs favorably (US). Also don’t confuse the adverb favourably with the adjective favourable.
Betekenis
with approval or liking
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
positively (More general and common in everyday speech.)
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approvingly (Emphasizes approval rather than general positivity.)
Antoniemen
unfavourably (Shows disapproval or a negative opinion.)
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negatively (General opposite; not necessarily about approval.)
Thema's
opinions
|communication
|emotions
Definitie
in a positive way; with approval
In a way that shows approval, liking, or a positive opinion.
B2
FORMAL
2
kedvezően
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] affect/influence [something] favourably
Lower interest rates can affect borrowing costs favourably.
Az alacsonyabb kamatlábak kedvezően befolyásolhatják a hitelfelvétel költségeit.
The changes influenced the final decision favourably.
A változások kedvezően befolyásolták a végső döntést.
If negotiations go favourably, the deal could be signed next week.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The new rule affected me favourably.
Az új szabály kedvezően érintett.
The talks went favourably.
A tárgyalások kedvezően alakultak.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use *favourable* (adjective) instead of *favourably* (adverb): say “affected favourably,” not “affected favourable.”
Betekenis
in a beneficial way
Woordcombinaties
affect favourably
|influence favourably
|impact favourably
|work out favourably
|turn out favourably
|develop favourably
|reflect favourably on
|respond favourably
|perform favourably
|be disposed favourably
Synoniemen
beneficially (More explicit about benefit; slightly more technical.)
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advantageously (Often used for practical or strategic advantage.)
Antoniemen
adversely (Means ‘in a harmful way’ in cause-and-effect contexts.)
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unfavourably (General opposite; not beneficial.)
Thema's
cause_effect
|daily_life
|business
Definitie
in a way that helps or improves something
In a way that produces a good result or makes a situation better.
C1
FORMAL
3
kedvezően
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
treat [someone/group] favourably (than [someone/group])
The policy requires that applicants be treated favourably regardless of age.
Az irányelv előírja, hogy a jelentkezőkkel életkoruktól függetlenül kedvezően bánjanak.
He argued that the rules were applied favourably to certain teams.
Azzal érvelt, hogy a szabályokat bizonyos csapatok javára alkalmazták.
Some customers felt the company dealt with complaints more favourably for premium members.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The manager treated her favourably.
A vezető kedvezően bánt vele.
Everyone should be treated favourably and fairly.
Mindenkivel kedvezően és tisztességesen kell bánni.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In legal/work contexts, *favourably* often implies comparison (better than others), even if “than” is not stated.
Betekenis
with preferential treatment
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
preferentially (Directly emphasizes preference over others.)
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leniently (Only fits when the ‘better treatment’ is less strictness.)
Antoniemen
unfairly (Highlights injustice; not always a perfect opposite.)
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harshly (Opposite in contexts of judgment or punishment.)
Thema's
work
|law
|society
Definitie
in a way that gives someone special advantage
In a way that gives someone an advantage or treats them better than others.
C1
FORMAL
4
Gebruikspatroon:
compare favourably (with/to) [something]
The new model compares favourably with its main competitors.
Az új modell jól állja az összehasonlítást a fő versenytársaival szemben.
Her qualifications compare favourably to those of other candidates.
A képesítései a többi jelöltéhez képest is jól megállják a helyüket.
When you include maintenance costs, the smaller car stacks up favourably.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This phone compares favourably with that one.
Ez a telefon jól állja az összehasonlítást azzal a másikkal.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Use an adverb after ‘compare’: “compares favourably,” not “compares favourable.”
Betekenis
in a good comparison
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
well (More common but less specific about comparison.)
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advantageously (Suggests a strategic or measurable advantage.)
Antoniemen
poorly (Common opposite in comparison contexts.)
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unfavourably (Direct opposite for comparisons.)
Thema's
comparison
|business
|products
Definitie
in a way that looks good compared to something else
In a way that makes someone or something seem good or better when compared with others.
C1
FORMAL
5
Gebruikspatroon:
[situation/patient] progress/respond/develop favourably
The patient is responding favourably to the new medication.
A beteg kedvezően reagál az új gyógyszerre.
Early indicators suggest the economy may develop favourably over the next quarter.
A korai mutatók arra utalnak, hogy a gazdaság a következő negyedévben kedvezően alakulhat.
The investigation is progressing favourably so far.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He is responding favourably to the medicine.
Jól reagál a gyógyszerre.
Betekenis
with good progress or outcome
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
well (More general; can sound less formal.)
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successfully (Focuses on achievement of an aim rather than signs/progress.)
Antoniemen
poorly (Indicates bad progress or response.)
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unfavourably (Indicates worsening or negative signs.)
Thema's
health
|news
|medicine
Definitie
showing good signs; going well
In a way that shows good progress or signs of success, especially in reports about health, recovery, or developments.
C1
6
kedvezően
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[wind/weather/current] be/blow favourablely for [someone/activity]
By midday the wind was blowing favourably, and the boats picked up speed.
Délre a szél kedvezően fújt, és a hajók felgyorsultak.
The current shifted favourably, making the crossing easier.
Az áramlat kedvező irányba fordult, így könnyebb lett az átkelés.
If the weather behaves favourably, the hike should be straightforward.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The wind is blowing favourably today.
Ma kedvezően fúj a szél.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This is less common than ‘a favourable wind/forecast’ (adjective + noun).
Betekenis
with helpful wind or conditions
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
helpfully (More general; not specific to weather/conditions.)
Antoniemen
unfavourably (Conditions work against you.)
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against you (Common phrasing for wind/tide in opposition.)
Thema's
weather
|travel
|sports
Definitie
with conditions that help you
With conditions (especially wind, weather, or currents) that help movement or make an activity easier.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
favourably
IPA
GB/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
US/fˈævˈaʊɹəbli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
fa - vour - ably (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: favourably
- Plural: favourablies
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
be favourably disposed (towards/to)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdztoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally positive towards something
to feel positive about someone or something
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They are favourably disposed towards our plan.
be favourably impressed (by/with)
1/bˈi fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ɪmpɹˈɛst bˈaɪwˌɪθ/
fixed phrase
have a good first impression
to like something after you see it
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I was favourably impressed by the service.
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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is favourably inclined towards our suggestion.
look favourably on/upon
1/lˈʊk fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase
formal
approve of someone or something
to approve of; to think something is good
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My boss looks favourably on this idea.
speak favourably of
1/spˈik fˈævˈaʊɹəbli əv/
fixed phrase
say good things about
to say positive things about someone or something
Voorbeelden
- Former employees still speak favourably of the company culture.
- He often speaks favourably of his teachers.
- Customers spoke favourably of the support team.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She speaks favourably of her new job.
vote favourably on
1/vˈoʊt fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
vote in support of something
to vote yes; to support a proposal
Voorbeelden
- The committee voted favourably on the budget increase.
- Shareholders voted favourably on the merger proposal.
- The council voted favourably on the new housing plan.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They voted favourably on the plan.