favorable — expressing approval or giving consent; advantageous or beneficial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing approval or giving consent; advantageous or beneficial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪvərəbl/
Korean meaning: 호의적인, 유리한, 찬성하는
Korean pronunciation: 페이-버-러-블 (강세: 페이)
Example Sentences
- My mom gave a favorable reaction to my new girlfriend - she only asked about her job 50 times.
- The favorable exchange rate made our trip to Europe much more affordable.
- The teacher's favorable attitude toward group projects disappeared after the glitter incident.
favorable
ADJECTIVE//ˈfeɪvərəbl//
expressing approval or giving consent; advantageous or beneficial
Showing approval and giving consent
Judge shows favor - he's able to approve with a smile!
When conditions are favorable, everything becomes savable!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'favorabilis', derived from 'favor' meaning 'goodwill, approval' and the suffix '-abilis' meaning 'able to be' or 'worthy of'. The word entered English through Old French 'favorable'.
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📝Examples
“My mom gave a favorable reaction to my new girlfriend - she only asked about her job 50 times.”
“The favorable exchange rate made our trip to Europe much more affordable.”
“The teacher's favorable attitude toward group projects disappeared after the glitter incident.”
“Market conditions are favorable for new businesses this quarter.”
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