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favorable

fa·vor·a·ble [ fáyvərəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. approving: expressing approval or admiration
a favorable reaction

2. gaining approval: winning approval or favor
make a favorable impression

3. promising: suggesting future improvement or good results
a favorable outlook

4. advantageous: acting in a beneficial way
favorable winds

5. consenting: expressing agreement or consent
a favorable response


fa·vor·a·ble·ness noun
fa·vor·a·bly adverb
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