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favorable

fa·vo·rable

US/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.əbl/ uncommon us

adjective

1.

very favorable or advantageous

  • “a golden opportunity”
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2.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

  • “a favorable reply”
  • “he received a favorable rating”
  • “listened with a favorable ear”
  • “made a favorable impression”
3.

(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate

  • “the days were fair and the winds were favorable”
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4.

favorably disposed; not antagonistic

  • “a government favorable to our interests”
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5.

tending to favor or bring good luck

  • “miracles are auspicious accidents”
  • “encouraging omens”
  • “a favorable time to ask for a raise”
  • “lucky stars”
  • “a prosperous moment to make a decision”
6.

at a convenient or suitable time

  • “an opportune time to receive guests”
7.

granting what has been desired or requested

  • “a favorable reply”
  • “a positive answer”
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Origin

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

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