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How to pronounce favorable in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms favourable, golden, lucky, prosperous
Derivation favorableness


a favorable time to ask for a raise.
Type Words
Synonyms advantageous, favourable
Derivation favorableness
Type Words
Synonyms favourable
Derivation favorableness


a favorable reply.
he received a favorable rating.
listened with a favorable ear.
made a favorable impression.
Type Words
Synonyms favourable
Derivation favorableness


the days were fair and the winds were favorable.

Examples of favorable

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Group number one is what we call a low risk of recurrence, or favorable patient.
From the abcnews.go.com
He has a plethora of weapons to target in a favorable matchup against the Lions.
From the newsday.com
Chicago postponed the sale from mid-November for more favorable borrowing costs.
From the bloomberg.com
Meanwhile, prospective buyers are having a harder time securing favorable loans.
From the forbes.com
Why haven't low inflation and favorable interest rates jump-started the economy?
From the businessweek.com
When it comes to China's Big Two, though, India's policies are hardly favorable.
From the businessweek.com
China's investments have included low-interest loans to secure favorable supply.
From the sfgate.com
Consider these solid options for mixed leagues with this favorable second start.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
In general, we've seen private equity operating under very favorable conditions.
From the theatlantic.com
More examples
  • Encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
  • (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"
  • Golden: presaging or likely to bring good luck; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
  • Friendly: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; "a government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable agreement"
  • Occurring at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests"
  • (favorableness) the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
  • (Favorability) Positive perceptions of a particular brand or product which have been influenced by messaging and/or experience.
  • Descending grade in the direction of travel. Opposite of adverse.
  • Make people have good thoughts about something