Pronunce (2)
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/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
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ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl
Aggettivo
Apt to win favour; pleasing.
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The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
Uso- uso britannico
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The proposal has received many favourable comments.
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The batteries were supplied by Chloride Batteries Limited, under favourable terms, and the stationary charging plants at Aberdeen and Ballater were similarly supplied by Bruce Peebles Limited.
Useful or helpful.
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We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
So draw him home to those that mourn In vain; a favourable speed Ruffle thy mirror’d mast, and lead Thro’ prosperous floods his holy urn.
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Four pairs of women's doubles badminton players, including the Chinese top seeds, have been ejected from the Olympic tournament for trying to throw matches in an effort to secure a more favourable quarter-final draw.
Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
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The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
Auspicious or lucky.
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She says that she was born under a favourable star.
Aggettivo
encouraging or approving or pleasing
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a favorable reply
he received a favorable rating
Altri esempi (2)
listened with a favorable ear
made a favorable impression
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
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the days were fair and the winds were favorable
giving an advantage
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a contract advantageous to our country
socially advantageous to entertain often
presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
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a favorable time to ask for a raise
lucky stars
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a prosperous moment to make a decision