Definition of favorable
1a : disposed to favor : partial taking a favorable attitude toward our requestb : expressing approval : commendatory The movie received a favorable review.c : giving a result that is in one's favor a favorable comparisond : affirmative a favorable reply
2 : winning approval : pleasing a favorable impression
3a : tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous a favorable windb : marked by success a favorable demonstration of a new invention
favorableness
nounPeople Are Reading
Examples of favorable in a Sentence
The new play got many favorable reviews.
He was given a favorable recommendation.
Early test results were favorable.
Recent Examples of favorable from the Web
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Subsidies, mandates Energy experts say that without the credit and other favorable subsidies, mandates and market policies in place, wind development and production will be threatened.
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About 67 percent of Republicans have a favorable view of the AHCA, which narrowly passed the House in early May and is now being considered by the Senate.
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In announcing the shutdown, Exelon groused that nuclear power hasn’t received favorable treatment as a renewable energy source in the state’s energy policy as have solar, wind and hydro power.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for Severe Weather.
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The two-time Wimbledon champ beat American Julia Boserup 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the second round, but the win was so much more than just a favorable scoreline for Kvitova.
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The organization is also Mr. Morejón’s landlord and provided him with favorable lease terms as part of an effort to attract restaurants and other retail business.
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Assuming the next two years represent a natural reduction in big-league payroll as stars age out, the timing is actually favorable for the Royals to wait for the best deal possible.
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A centralized league office to review some plays drew mostly favorable reviews last season in football.
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Origin and Etymology of favorable
see 1favor
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of favorable
FAVORABLE Defined for English Language Learners
favorable
playDefinition of favorable for English Language Learners
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: showing approval
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: expressing approval : giving or providing what is desired
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: giving a result that helps, benefits, or shows approval of someone
FAVORABLE Defined for Kids
favorable
playDefinition of favorable for Students
1 : showing approval a favorable opinion
2 : tending to help favorable weather
favorably
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