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favorable definition
fa·vor·able (fā′vər ə bəl)
adjective
- approving or commending
- advantageous
- pleasing or desirable a favorable impression
Etymology: ME < OFr < L favorabilis
Related Forms:
- favorableness fa′·vor·able·ness noun
- favorably fa′·vor·ably adverb
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