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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.