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    favourably
    /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəbli/

    adverb

    • 1. with approval: "the audience responded very favourably"
    • 2. to the advantage of someone or something: "the deal will work out favourably for the company"

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  2. in a way that shows someone or something is liked or approved of: New recruits are usually desperate to be judged favourably by their superiors. Patients comment more favourably about hospitals when they have recently undergone treatment. in a way that gives you an advantage or more chance of success:

  3. FAVORABLY definition: 1. US spelling of favourably 2. in a way that shows someone or something is liked or approved of…. Learn more.

  4. : giving a result that is in one's favor. a favorable comparison. d. : affirmative. a favorable reply. 2. : winning approval : pleasing. a favorable impression. 3. a. : tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous.

  5. in a way that is good for something and makes it likely to be successful or have an advantage. These figures compare favourably with last year's. Definition of favourably adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. in a way that shows someone or something is liked or approved of: New recruits are usually desperate to be judged favorably by their superiors. Patients comment more favorably about hospitals when they have recently undergone treatment. in a way that gives you an advantage or more chance of success:

  7. (feɪvərəbəl ) regional note: in AM, use favorable. 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2. If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. The portraits attracted favourable comment when exhibited in the Royal Hibernian Academy.

  8. 1. positively, well, enthusiastically, helpfully, graciously, approvingly, agreeably, with approval, without prejudice, genially, with approbation, in a kindly manner, with cordiality He responded favourably to my suggestions.