CEFR B1

favorable

adjective

Meaning

Showing approval or support; advantageous or beneficial.

Examples

The committee gave a favorable review of the new proposal.
She was hoping for favorable conditions to start her new business.

Synonyms: positive, advantageous, approving, propitious

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favorable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

Definition

Showing approval or support; advantageous or beneficial.

Examples

The committee gave a favorable review of the new proposal.
She was hoping for favorable conditions to start her new business.
His academic record was very favorable, making him a strong candidate for the scholarship.

How to Use favorable

favorable to (prepositional phrase): Beneficial or advantageous towards someone or something. — "The new tax laws are favorable to small businesses."
favorable for (prepositional phrase): Providing good conditions or a high chance of success for something. — "The weather was favorable for sailing."

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