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Definition of Favorable
Favorable
fa·vor·able
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
expressing one's favor towards or approval of something/someone, or stating one's assent or consent to something;
e.g. The play received favorable comments from critics. We hoped for a favorable answer to our question.
(adjective)
being to someone's/something's advantage or benefit (favor);
e.g. He thinks this approach is most favorable since it helps him meet his goals.
(adjective)
broadly, pleasing and worthy of approval, often due to enabling or promoting a particular outcome, for example blowing in the same direction being traveled (referring to the wind at sea);
e.g. She wanted to present a favorable image in front of the company's CEO. The wind was favorable and helped the ship make quick progress.
(adjective)
tending to suggest a desirable or successful outcome, or constituting a success;
e.g. He was delighted to have received such a favorable result on the exam.
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