Favourable

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

अनुकूल; हितकर; सहायक; शुभ

Origin & History

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favorabilis (from favor ‘favor, goodwill’).

मध्य अंग्रेज़ी favourable से; पुरानी फ़्रेंच favorable के माध्यम से; लैटिन favorabilis से (favor ‘कृपा/समर्थन, सद्भावना’ से)।

Definition

If something is favourable, it supports success or gives a positive effect (e.g., favourable opinion, favourable conditions, favourable time, favourable luck).

यदि कोई चीज़ favourable है, तो वह सफलता के लिए अनुकूल होती है या सकारात्मक परिणाम देती है (जैसे favourable राय, favourable परिस्थितियाँ, favourable समय, favourable भाग्य)।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The report gave a favourable assessment of the plan.
रिपोर्ट ने योजना का अनुकूल मूल्यांकन किया।

Usage Examples

The candidate made a favourable impression during the interview.
We made quick progress because of favourable winds.
The rain stopped at a favourable time for our match.
The decision is favourable to small businesses.
She believes she was born under a favourable star.

Related Forms

Noun
Adverb
Favourably / Favorably / Unfavourably / Unfavorably

Idioms & Phrases

Look favourably on (someone/something)
(किसी/किसी चीज़) को अनुकूल दृष्टि से देखना; समर्थन/पसंद करना
In a favourable light
अनुकूल रूप में; सकारात्मक तरीके से
Under favourable circumstances
अनुकूल परिस्थितियों में