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单词 favourable
释义

favourable

UK /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    showing that someone likes or approves of someone or something

    Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable.

    in a favourable light:

    The documentary did not portray him in a favourable light.

    favourable to:

    Most senior staff were favourable to the idea.

    Synonyms and related words

    In agreement with someone or something
  2. 2
    giving someone or something an advantage or a benefit

    They decided to delay the trip until conditions were more favourable.

    Part-time workers should not receive less favourable treatment than full-timers.

    favourable to:

    Government policies were overwhelmingly favourable to employers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Good for you or for your health
    1. 2a
      a favourable price is cheap or reasonable
      favourable terms:

      We are offering very favourable terms to our regular customers.

      Synonyms and related words

      Cheap and inexpensive
  3. 3
    showing that something good is likely to happen

    a favourable weather forecast

    Analysts said the outlook was favourable after stock markets closed on Friday.

    Synonyms and related words

    Making you feel happy or happier
  4. 4
    giving agreement to something

    We are hoping for a favourable reply from the committee.

    Synonyms and related words

    In agreement with someone or something

phrases

make a favourable impression (on someone)


derived word
favourably

American reviewers have compared him favourably with John Irving.

Synonyms and related words

In agreement with someone or something
Synonyms and related words

Cheap and inexpensive
Synonyms and related words

Making you feel happy or happier
Synonyms and related words

Good for you or for your health

View the pronunciation for favourable.

favourable

US /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/

the British spelling of favorable
Synonyms and related words

In agreement with someone or something
Synonyms and related words

Cheap and inexpensive
Synonyms and related words

Making you feel happy or happier
Synonyms and related words

Good for you or for your health

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