Favorable: meaning, definitions and examples

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favorable

[ ˈfeɪvərəbəl ]

^{Context #1}

weather

expressing approval, support, or agreement

Synonyms

advantageous, beneficial, positive

Examples of usage

The weather is favorable for a picnic today.
Favorable conditions are expected for the outdoor event.

^{Context #2}

business

likely to result in success or good fortune

Synonyms

advantageous, beneficial, positive

Examples of usage

The company received a favorable review from the investors.
The new partnership is expected to bring favorable outcomes.

^{Context #3}

attitude

showing approval or preference

Synonyms

approving, positive, supportive

Examples of usage

She has a favorable opinion of the new restaurant.
The audience had a favorable reaction to the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "favorable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 favorável

🇮🇳 अनुकूल

🇩🇪 günstig

🇮🇩 menguntungkan

🇺🇦 сприятливий

🇵🇱 korzystny

🇯🇵 有利な

🇫🇷 favorable

🇪🇸 favorable

🇹🇷 elverişli

🇰🇷 유리한

🇸🇦 مواتٍ

🇨🇿 příznivý

🇸🇰 priaznivý

🇨🇳 有利的

🇸🇮 ugoden

🇮🇸 hagstæður

🇰🇿 қолайлы

🇬🇪 სასარგებლო

🇦🇿 əlverişli

🇲🇽 favorable

Word origin

The word 'favorable' originated from the Latin word 'favorabilis', meaning 'showing favor'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'favorable' has been used to express approval, support, or agreement in various contexts, highlighting the positive aspect of a situation or outcome.