favorable
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favorable
(US)
adjective
favorable
(US)
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FAVORABLE
[more favorable; most favorable]
1
a
:
showing approval
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The new play got many favorable reviews.
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He was given a favorable recommendation.
b
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expressing approval
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giving or providing what is desired
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They gave a favorable answer to our request. [=they said they would grant our request]
c
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giving a result that helps, benefits, or shows approval of someone
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a favorable comparison = a comparison favorable to someone
2
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producing feelings of approval
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She made a very favorable [=good] impression on her future colleagues.
3
a
:
tending to help
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tending to produce a desired result
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a favorable wind
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The plants grow rapidly under favorable [=advantageous] conditions.
b
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showing that a desired result is likely
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Early test results were favorable.
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The play was favorably reviewed.
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I was very favorably impressed by the candidate.
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They responded favorably to our request.
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The wine compares favorably with some that are far more expensive.
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The patient responded favorably [=well] to the medicine.
