favourable
pronunciation
How to pronounce favourable in British English:
UK [ˈfeɪvərəbl]
How to pronounce favourable in American English:
US [ˈfeɪvərəbl]
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- Adjective:
- encouraging or approving or pleasing
- (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
- at a convenient or suitable time
- tending to favor or bring good luck
Word Origin
- favourable (adj.)
- chiefly British English spelling of favorable; for spelling, see -or. Related: Favourably.
Example
- 1. Swiss parliamentarians could end the zurich-based organisation 's favourable tax treatment .
- 2. Mexico is unlikely to secure the same favourable protection for next year .
- 3. A few privileged investors have always been able to gain such favourable terms .
- 4. The union encouraged a flood of capital to the surging economies , on favourable terms .
- 5. It would be funded on largely favourable terms by bndes , the state development bank .