"favourable" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/ Audio: en-us-favourable.ogg [US] Forms: favourable [positive], more favourable [comparative], most favourable [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is favourable, then it is pleasing. Synonyms: encouraging, good, pleasing
    Sense id: simple-favourable-en-adj-glob5JlS
  2. If something is favourable, then it is useful or helpful. Synonyms: helpful, useful
    Sense id: simple-favourable-en-adj-wUOu3VGh
  3. If something is favourable, then it happens at a suitable time. Synonyms: convenient, good
    Sense id: simple-favourable-en-adj-5kdjiXXG
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        {
          "text": "His smart attitude left a favourable impression on everybody."
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          "text": "The favourable conditions helped us to finish our task quickly."
        }
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      ],
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        },
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        }
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        "If something is favourable, then it happens at a suitable time."
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          "word": "convenient"
        },
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          "word": "good"
        }
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      "ipa": "/ˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/"
    },
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