Word
favorable
Phoneticsfa·vor·able
US/ˈfeɪvɝəbəɫ/
UK/fˈeɪvəɹəbəl/
UK spelling · favourable
Definition
adj. showing that you like or approve of something. It can also describe a situation that is helpful or gives you an advantage.
adj. expressing approval or giving consent; advantageous or likely to lead to a successful outcome.
Examples
“The new movie received many favorable reviews from critics.”
“The company decided to launch the product now because market conditions are currently very favorable.”
“Despite the initial skepticism of the board, the pilot program yielded such favorable results that the directors approved a full-scale international rollout.”
Examples
simple
“The new movie received many favorable reviews from critics.”
contextual
“The company decided to launch the product now because market conditions are currently very favorable.”
complex
“Despite the initial skepticism of the board, the pilot program yielded such favorable results that the directors approved a full-scale international rollout.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “favorable” in context.
Adjective
01. favourable outcome
“The company is optimistic about a favourable outcome in the upcoming negotiations.”
adj + noun
02. concurrent favourable
Usage
Commonly used to modify nouns like 'conditions', 'outcome', or 'impression'.
Real-World Examples
“The researcher notes that the state of São Paulo offers particularly favorable conditions for this type of technology.” “Researchers also noted that Bifidobacterium has shown a favorable safety profile in preclinical models and is already well known as a probiotic organism.” Etymology
From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favor + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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