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    fa·vor·a·ble
    [ˈfāv(ə)r(ə)bəl]
    adjective
    favourable (adjective) · favorable (adjective)
    1. expressing approval:
      "the book received highly favorable reviews"
      • giving consent:
        "their demands rarely received a favorable response"
    2. to the advantage of someone or something:
      "they made a settlement favorable to the unions"
      • (of a wind) blowing in the direction of travel:
        "by sailing toward the land first you will find more favorable wind"
      • (of weather, or a period of time judged in terms of its weather) fine:
        "a very favorable, sometimes glorious, October"
      • suggesting a good outcome:
        "a favorable prognosis"
    Origin
    Middle English: via Old French from Latin favorabilis, from favor (see favor).
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    adjective
    1. expressing approval:
      approving
      commendatory
      commending
      praising
      complimentary
      flattering
      glowing
      appreciative
      enthusiastic
      good
      pleasing
      agreeable
      successful
      positive
      rave
      affirmative
      assenting
      agreeing
      concurring
      in the affirmative
      encouraging
      reassuring
      supportive
      in one's favor
      Opposite:
      unfavorable
      critical
      negative
      • to the advantage of someone or something:
        advantageous
        beneficial
        in one's favor
        on one's side
        helpful
        good
        right
        conducive
        convenient
        suitable
        fit
        fitting
        appropriate
        propitious
        auspicious
        hopeful
        promising
        fair
        encouraging
        of benefit
        Opposite:
        disadvantageous
         
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      1. Merriam Webster
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        Find 139 words that mean favorable, such as positive, promising, beneficial, and auspicious. Learn the difference between favorable and similar adjectives like auspicious and propitious.

         
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        Favorable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

        favorable, auspicious, propitious mean pointing toward a happy outcome. favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous. auspicious applies to something taken as a …

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        What does favorable mean?
        positive and showing your good opinion of someone or something favorable comments Reviews of the book have been favorable. favorable (to/for somebody/something) good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage synonym advantageous The terms of the agreement are favorable to both sides.

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        ortografia americana de “favourable”:, favorável, favorável [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FAVORABLE definition: 1. US spelling of favourable 2. showing that you like or approve of someone or something: 3…. Learn more.

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        What is a synonym for favorable?
        fa′vor•a•ble•ness, n. Synonyms: favourable, advantageous, propitious, beneficial, lucky, more... ...have a favorable impact in / on your organization. Can "favorable" be used to describe a person?

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        What does a favorable comparison mean?
        comparison If you make a favorable comparison between two things, you say that the first is better than or as good as the second. 2 meanings: 1. advantageous, encouraging, or promising 2. giving consent.... Click for more definitions.

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        What does favorable mean in astrology?
        favorable implies that the persons involved are approving or helpful or that the circumstances are advantageous. auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event. propitious may also apply to beginnings but often implies a continuing favorable condition.

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        What does favorable adverb mean?
        favorable (to/for somebody/something) good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage synonym advantageous The terms of the agreement are favorable to both sides. The weather was favorable for a barbecue outside. favorable economic conditions adverb He speaks very favorably of your work.

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        Favorable means positive or pleasing, or showing respect and admiration. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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        3 meanings: 1. If your opinion or your reaction is favorable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. 2. Favorable.... Click for more definitions.

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