favorable
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
fa · vor · a · ble
ˈfeɪ · vər · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. approving, helpful
Significado en Español
favorable, propicio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuận lợi, tán thành
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Example Sentence
The weather was favorable.
天气很有利。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
favor(support)+able(capable)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “favorable”:
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A
Adverse
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B
Beneficial
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C
Hostile
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D
Indifferent
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B — Beneficial.
“favorable” means adj. approving, helpful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The critics gave the new film a very ______ review.
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A
favorable
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B
harsh
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C
negative
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D
hostile
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A — favorable.
“favorable” means adj. approving, helpful
Common questions about “favorable”
What does “favorable” mean?
favorable — adj. approving, helpful. In Chinese: 有利的，赞同的.
How do you pronounce “favorable”?
favorable is pronounced /ˈfeɪvərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: fa · vor · a · ble.
How do you use “favorable” in a sentence?
The weather was favorable. (天气很有利。)
What are synonyms for “favorable”?
supportive, positive — all close in meaning to favorable (adj. approving, helpful).
Is “favorable” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. favorable appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “favorable”?
favor(support)+able(capable)
