"favourable" meaning in English

See favourable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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-57YjIIVJ
  3. If something is favourable, then it happens at a suitable time Synonyms: convenient, good
    Sense id: simple-favourable-en-adj-j5i2Y7wc
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