CEFR B2

favourable to

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Having a positive effect or attitude towards something; supporting or benefiting something. This phrase is often used to describe a situation or condition that is advantageous or helpful to someone or something.

Examples

The warm weather is favourable to the growth of plants.
The new law is favourable to the environment, as it reduces pollution and promotes sustainability.

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favourable to (B2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪvərəbəl tuː/

Definition

Examples

The warm weather is favourable to the growth of plants.
The new law is favourable to the environment, as it reduces pollution and promotes sustainability.
The company's flexible work policy is favourable to working parents, as it allows them to balance their job and family responsibilities.

How to Use favourable to

be favourable to (verb phrase): to have a positive effect or attitude towards something — "The new policy is favourable to small businesses."
have a favourable effect on (verb phrase): to have a positive effect or outcome on something — "The warm weather has a favourable effect on the growth of plants."

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