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favorable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfeɪvɝəbəɫ// UK //fˈeɪvəɹəbəl// fa·vor·able

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.


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.

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Origin

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

Usage

Commonly used to modify nouns like 'conditions', 'outcome', or 'impression'.

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