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favorable
Definitions
(2)
1
Showing
approval
or
support
towards
someone
or
something
.
The
teacher
gave
a
favorable
review
of
the
student's
project
.
The
weather
forecast
is
favorable
for
the
outdoor
event
.
She
received
a
favorable
response
to
her
job
application
.
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2
Creating
or
contributing
to
a
positive
outcome
or
advantage
.
The
favorable
conditions
helped
the
team
win
the
match
.
His
favorable
position
in
the
company
led
to
a
promotion
.
The
report
showed
a
favorable
trend
in
sales
growth
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Word parts
favor (support, approval) + -able (capable of)
Originally meant
capable
of
receiving
support
or
approval
Background
The
word
'
favorable'
comes
from
the
Latin
'
favorabilis'
,
which
means
deserving
of
favor
or
kindness
.
It
entered
English
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
,
reflecting
a
sense
of
approval
or
advantage
.
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