favorable
Translation
favourable, positive, advantageous
Examples
The reviews for the new book were favorable.
The reviews for the new book were favourable.
The conditions are favorable for a good harvest.
The conditions are favourable for a good harvest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) be favorable (sth.) is positive or advantageous The weather is favorable for a picnic.
be favorable ((for/to sth.)) to be advantageous for (sb./sth.) The terms are favorable to our company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: positive, advantageous, beneficial; Antonyms: unfavorable, negative
Etymology
From Latin 'favor' (goodwill) + '-able'. Literally means 'worthy of favor'.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'in your favor'. If it's favorable, it's working to your advantage.