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favourable
adjective
giving an advantage
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ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl
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adjective
giving an advantage
“a contract advantageous to our country”
adjective
presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
“a favorable time to ask for a raise”
adjective
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
“the days were fair and the winds were favorable”
adjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
“a favorable reply”
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a contract advantageous to our country
socially advantageous to entertain often
a favorable time to ask for a raise
lucky stars
a prosperous moment to make a decision
the days were fair and the winds were favorable
a favorable reply
he received a favorable rating
listened with a favorable ear
made a favorable impression
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