favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
Engleză
~ 4100
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
Sinonime
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
Antonime
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.)
Colocații
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
Teme
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
Sinonime
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
Antonime
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
Colocații
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
Teme
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
Sinonime
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
Antonime
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
Colocații
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
Teme
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Silabe și accent
fa - vour - able (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: favourable
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.