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(satellite adjective) granting what has been desired or requested; "a favorable reply"; "a positive answer" |
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Synonyms: positive |
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(satellite adjective) at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests" |
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Synonyms: favourable, opportune |
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(adjective) (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable" |
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Synonyms: favourable |
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Antonyms: unfavorable |
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(adjective) encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" |
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Synonyms: favourable |
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Antonyms: unfavorable |
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(satellite adjective) favorably disposed; not antagonistic; "a government favorable to our interests" |
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Synonyms: well-disposed |
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(satellite adjective) very favorable or advantageous; "a golden opportunity" |
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Synonyms: advantageous, golden |
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(satellite adjective) tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision" |
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Synonyms: auspicious, encouraging, favourable, lucky, prosperous |
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