favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
Англійська
~ 4100
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
Модель уживання:
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
Синоніми
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
Теми
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
Синоніми
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
Антоніми
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
Словосполучення
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
Теми
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
Синоніми
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
Антоніми
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
Словосполучення
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
Теми
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
Граматика
Словникова форма
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
Склади й наголос
fa - vour - able (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: favourable
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.