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favourable

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Instilling or suggesting approval, pleasure, or good fortune.

  • adjective

    Tending to promote or encourage.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/



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Antonyms

bad , discouraging , displeasing , unfavorable , bad , inconvenient , inopportune , unsuitable , inauspicious , unfavourable , unlucky , unhelpful
Synonyms

advantageous , helpful , useful , approving , encouraging , good , pleasing , auspicious , fortunate , lucky , convenient , good , handy , opportune , suitable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with favourable
availability , hospitality , relativity , viability
Variants
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favorabilities , favorability , favorable , favorableness , favorablenesses , favorably
Forms
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favourableness, favourably, unfavourable, unfavourably


Etymology
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From Old French favore, favor, from favoir, to please, from faver, to be well-pleased, from fa, well + avenir, to come or happen. The word is related to favor, goodwill, and fortune.


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  1. The term 'favourable' is often used in the context of weather forecasts, where meteorologists discuss the likelihood of 'favourable conditions' for various activities.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'favour' was a favour or kindness granted by a powerful person to a less powerful one.

  3. The term 'favourable' is also used in finance to describe market conditions that are advantageous for investors.


Related Concepts
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  1. advantage: A favorable position or circumstance that gives an advantage.

  2. grace: A pleasing or attractive quality, which is often associated with favourable situations.


Culture
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The term 'favourable' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in contexts of granting favors or expressing approval. For instance, Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' includes the line 'My charms work, / And these mine enemies are all knit up / In their distractions.' This quote implies a favourable outcome for Prospero, who is seeking revenge.

How to Memorize "favourable"

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    - Visualize a person or situation that is favourable, such as a smiling face or a beautiful sunset.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Favourable is F-for-Favouring-approval-and-V-for-Virtually-Viable'.


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