favorably
Use Favorably in a sentence
vər adjective
1.
characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
2.
creating or winning favor; pleasing: to make a favorable impression.
3.
affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position.
4.
(of an answer) granting what is desired.
5.
boding well; propitious: The signs are favorable for a new start.
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World English Dictionary
favourable or favorable (ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-, ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | advantageous, encouraging, or promising |
| 2. | giving consent |
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| 'favourableness or favorable | |
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| 'favorableness or favorable | |
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| 'favourably or favorable | |
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| favourable or favorable (ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-, ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | advantageous, encouraging, or promising |
| 2. | giving consent |
| favorable or favorable | |
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| 'favourableness or favorable | |
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| 'favorableness or favorable | |
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| 'favourably or favorable | |
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Word Origin & History
favorable
mid-14c., from Fr. favorable, from L. favorabilis, from favor (see favor). Related: Favorably.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Many colleges are looking more favorably on wealthier applicants as they make their admissions decisions.
There's no such thing as favorably funding science that supports versus science that contradicts.
Already many small planes compare favorably with cars.
However, making a mad rush at the end to bring the tenure packet up to minimally acceptable is unlikely to be viewed favorably.
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