انگریزی

favorably

gb/fˈeɪvɚəbli/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
B2 انگریزی
معانی
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adverb B2 state
1

with approval or liking

in a positive way; liking something

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] reacts/responds/looks [favorably] (to/toward/on) [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
Don’t confuse favorably (positive) with preferably (choosing one option over another).
ہم معنی الفاظ
positively (More general; favorably often implies approval or a good judgment.) | well (More informal and less explicit about approval.)
متضاد الفاظ
unfavorably (Shows disapproval or a negative judgment.) | negatively (General opposite; can be less specific than unfavorably.)
لفظی تراکیب
respond favorably |react favorably |be viewed favorably |be regarded favorably |look favorably on |consider favorably |judge favorably |think favorably of |review favorably |receive favorably
موضوعات
opinions |emotions |communication
مثالیں
  • The audience responded favorably to the new design.
  • Her proposal was viewed favorably by the committee.
  • Not everyone will react favorably to the changes.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • People reacted favorably to the news.
  • The plan was received favorably.
adverb C1 relation
2

in an advantageous way

in a way that is good for someone or something

استعمال کا انداز: [something] works out/affects [someone/something] [favorably]
عام غلطی:
Favorably describes the effect (good for you), not the degree (very, extremely).
ہم معنی الفاظ
beneficially (Highlights practical benefit rather than general approval.) | advantageously (More formal; often used in analysis or comparisons.)
متضاد الفاظ
adversely (Means it has a harmful or negative effect.) | unfavorably (General opposite; can refer to outcomes as well as opinions.)
لفظی تراکیب
turn out favorably |affect favorably |influence favorably |work favorably |weigh favorably |impact favorably |develop favorably |play out favorably |trend favorably |resolve favorably
موضوعات
business |work |daily_life
مثالیں
  • Lower interest rates could affect the housing market favorably.
  • The negotiations ended favorably for both sides.
  • The weather forecast looks favorably for outdoor events this weekend.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The decision worked favorably for us.
adverb C1 action
3

in a praising or approving way

using positive words about someone or something

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] speaks/writes/comments [favorably] about [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
Avoid using favorably where you mean politely; it means positively, not necessarily politely.
ہم معنی الفاظ
approvingly (Focuses on approval; less about public praise.) | complimentarily (More specifically about giving compliments.)
متضاد الفاظ
critically (Expresses criticism rather than praise.) | disparagingly (Stronger negative tone; puts something down.)
لفظی تراکیب
speak favorably of |write favorably about |comment favorably on |review favorably |report favorably on |talk favorably about |refer favorably to |be mentioned favorably |be portrayed favorably |be described favorably
موضوعات
communication |media |opinions
مثالیں
  • Several reviewers wrote favorably about the film.
  • He often speaks favorably of his former teachers.
  • The article portrayed the company favorably.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She spoke favorably about the restaurant.
adverb formal C1 relation
4

in a way that gives preference

in a way that gives someone special advantage

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] is treated/judged/considered [favorably] (compared with) [others]
عام غلطی:
This sense can imply unfair preference; context determines whether it is positive or negative.
ہم معنی الفاظ
preferentially (More explicit about giving special preference.) | leniently (Focuses on being less strict rather than giving overall advantage.)
متضاد الفاظ
harshly (Opposite in judgment or treatment; stricter or more severe.) | unfairly (Opposite direction of bias; can be negative without specifying which side benefits.)
لفظی تراکیب
treat favorably |judge favorably |rule favorably |decide favorably |consider favorably |interpret favorably |be inclined favorably |be disposed favorably |lean favorably |view favorably
موضوعات
law |work |society
مثالیں
  • Applicants with prior experience were treated more favorably in the selection process.
  • The evidence was interpreted favorably for the defense.
  • Some critics argued that the rules were applied favorably to large companies.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The manager treated her more favorably than the others.
adverb C1 relation
5

in a positive comparison

looking good when compared

استعمال کا انداز: [something] compares [favorably] with/to [something]
عام غلطی:
Use with compare: 'compare favorably with/to' (not *compare favorably than*).
ہم معنی الفاظ
well (More general; 'compare well' is less formal and less specific.) | advantageously (More formal; emphasizes benefit in comparison.)
متضاد الفاظ
poorly (Opposite result in comparison; performs worse.) | unfavorably (General opposite; compares in a negative way.)
لفظی تراکیب
compare favorably with |compare favorably to |stack up favorably against |measure up favorably against |rate favorably against |benchmark favorably against |perform favorably against |compete favorably with |price favorably against |score favorably against
موضوعات
comparison |business |media
مثالیں
  • The new model compares favorably with last year’s version.
  • Her test scores compared favorably to the national average.
  • In terms of cost, this option compares favorably with the alternatives.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • This phone compares favorably with that one.
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GB/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
fa - vor - ably (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
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Noun
  • Base: favorably
  • Plural: favorablies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
favorablies noun
Core family
favor noun A2 favorable adjective B1
Related words
favorite noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavorable adjective unfavorably adverb
Advanced or less common
favoritism noun
عبارات

be favorably disposed (toward/to)

1
/bˈi fˈeɪvɚəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ/
fixed phrase formal

be inclined to approve

to have a positive attitude toward something

مثالیں
  • Several members were favorably disposed toward the compromise.
  • She seemed favorably disposed to the idea once she heard the details.
  • Voters are not always favorably disposed toward new taxes.

consider/view (something) favorably

1
/kˈɑnsɪdɚvjˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase

judge something positively

to think something is good (when deciding)

مثالیں
  • The panel considered her application favorably.
  • The proposal was viewed favorably by senior management.
  • We would consider it favorably if the price were lower.

look favorably on/upon

1
/lˈʊk fˈeɪvɚəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase

approve of someone or something

to think something is good

مثالیں
  • The school looks favorably on students who volunteer.
  • Investors may look favorably upon companies with steady profits.
  • Her parents didn’t look favorably on the idea of quitting college.

react/respond favorably

1
/ɹiˈæktɚɪspˈɑnd fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase

have a positive reaction

to react in a good way

مثالیں
  • Customers responded favorably to the updated packaging.
  • The market reacted favorably to the earnings report.
  • She didn’t react favorably to the suggestion.

reflect favorably on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt fˈeɪvɚəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

make someone look good

to make someone look good

مثالیں
  • Her calm response reflected favorably on the whole team.
  • The charity work reflects favorably on the company’s image.
  • That kind of behavior doesn’t reflect favorably on you.

speak favorably of

1
/spˈik fˈeɪvɚəbli əv/
fixed phrase

say positive things about

to say good things about someone or something

مثالیں
  • She spoke favorably of her new manager.
  • People who worked with him often speak favorably of his leadership.
  • The guidebook speaks favorably of the local food.

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