favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
Ingles
~ 4100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
Mga kasingkahulugan
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga kolokasyon
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
Mga tema
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
Mga kasingkahulugan
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
Mga kasalungat
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
Mga kolokasyon
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
Mga tema
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
Mga kasalungat
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
Mga kolokasyon
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
Mga tema
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Mga pantig at diin
fa - vour - able (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: favourable
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.