favorable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Showing approval or support.

   The new book received favorable reviews from critics.

2. 2
   adj

   Helping something to happen; suitable or advantageous.

   The weather was favorable for sailing all weekend.

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From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favor + -able.

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