favorable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 4400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving an advantage or benefit
Good for someone or something; helping to get a good result.
Padrão de uso:
favorable to [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favorable' with 'favorite'. 'Favorable' means helpful or good for success, while 'favorite' means liked best.
Sinónimos
beneficial (Emphasizes being good or helpful, often in a general sense.)
Antónimos
unfavorable (Means likely to cause problems or a bad result.)
Colocações
favorable conditions
|favorable outcome
|favorable impression
|favorable terms
|favorable response
Temas
business
|daily life
|weather
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The weather was favorable for our picnic.
- She made a favorable impression on the interview panel.
- The company is operating under favorable market conditions.
- The judge gave a favorable ruling in his case.
- These changes are favorable to small businesses.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The sun made the day favorable for a walk.
- He got a favorable answer from the teacher.
- The game started in favorable weather.
- The news was favorable to our plan.
adjective
B1
property
2
Showing approval or agreement
Showing that you like or support someone or something.
Padrão de uso:
favorable [opinion/review/comment]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'beneficial'. Here it refers to opinion, not actual advantage.
Sinónimos
approving (Directly expresses positive judgment toward someone or something.)
Antónimos
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
Colocações
favorable review
|favorable opinion
|favorable comment
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The movie received favorable reviews from critics.
- He gave a favorable comment about her performance.
- Public opinion is generally favorable toward the new law.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The teacher gave me a favorable comment.
- The book got a favorable review.
- People have a favorable opinion of the new park.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
favorable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Sílabas e acento
fa - vor - able (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: favorable
Família de palavras
Expressões
favorable conditions
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Circumstances that help success
Situations that make it easier to succeed or get a good result.
Exemplos
- We had favorable conditions for sailing today.
- The deal was possible because of favorable conditions in the market.
favorable impression
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Good opinion formed about someone/something
A good opinion that someone has after meeting or seeing something for the first time.
Exemplos
- Her speech left a favorable impression on the audience.
- He made a favorable impression during the job interview.
favorable outcome
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase
Successful or desired result
A result that is good or wanted.
Exemplos
- The talks ended with a favorable outcome for both sides.
- We are hoping for a favorable outcome in court.