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Grammar : Adj
Spell : fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-



Definition of favorable

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French favorable "well-disposed, favorable, partial," from Latin favorabilis "favored, in favor," from favor (see favor (n.)). Related: Favorably.
  • adj approving, friendly
  • adj good, timely, advantageous
Example sentences :
  • He left the office, not a little elated at his favorable reception.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • My mind was made up to "take to the woods" on the first favorable opportunity.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • Forthwith, Burke set out to make the most of this favorable opportunity.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Heyward was not slow to confirm an opinion that was so favorable to his own pretensions.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • At this favorable moment the counterfeit conjurers disappeared.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The signs of the times are most favorable to the success of the Irish Liberator.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • A practical siege was undertaken, under the most favorable circumstances.
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various
  • If the price of sugar is favorable when you deliver it, you are fortunate and net a profit.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer
  • To protect a profit on a favorable purchase of actual sugar.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer
  • He might note in January, let us say, that the price of May or July futures is favorable.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer

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