favorable

CEFRB2

/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.əbl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing approval or likely to produce a good result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    US standard spelling of favourable.

Examples

  • His comments about the book were favorable.

  • I availed myself of this favorable opportunity.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The advance reviews of the new film are very favorable.

  • The conditions favorable to health and life of the indigines of the poles or the north temperate zones are destructive to the indigines of the tropical, and vice versa.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favor + -able.