favourable
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/adjective
उच्चारण फ़ेवरबल
अनुकूल, सकारात्मक
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making people have a good opinion of somebody or something; showing approval
अनुकूल, सकारात्मक
- The film received favourable reviews.
- a favourable impression
- The speech made a favourable impression on the audience.
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- The book got favourable comments from critics.
- Her teacher wrote a favourable report about her.
Synonyms positive approving good
Opposite unfavourable negative adverse
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good for something and making it likely to be successful
अनुकूल, लाभदायक
- favourable weather for the match
- Conditions are favourable for investment.
- A favourable wind helped the boats reach the shore early.
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- The monsoon was favourable for the rice crop this year.
- The terms of the loan are favourable to small farmers.
Synonyms advantageous suitable helpful
Opposite unfavourable adverse
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favourable + noun
Before a noun, favourable describes conditions, reports or impressions that are good for success or show approval.
Noun के पहले 'favourable' ऐसी परिस्थितियों, रिपोर्टों या प्रभावों को बताता है जो सफलता के अनुकूल हों या स्वीकृति दिखाएँ।
- The weather was favourable for the sowing of rice.
- The film received favourable reviews from critics.
favourable to / for sb or sth
Favourable to usually shows an attitude of support; favourable for shows what suits a purpose.
'Favourable to' प्रायः समर्थन का भाव दिखाता है; 'favourable for' यह बताता है कि कोई चीज़ किस उद्देश्य के अनुकूल है।
- The judge was favourable to the appeal.
- The climate is favourable for tea gardens.
compare favourably with
Compare favourably with means to be as good as, or better than, something else when compared.
'Compare favourably with' का अर्थ तुलना में किसी दूसरी चीज़ के बराबर या उससे बेहतर होना है।
- Our school results compare favourably with those of the city's best schools.
favourable vs unfavourable / favourably
The opposite is unfavourable. The adverb favourably is used with verbs such as impress, respond and compare.
इसका विलोम 'unfavourable' है। Adverb 'favourably' का प्रयोग impress, respond और compare जैसी क्रियाओं के साथ होता है।
- The proposal was favourably received by the council.
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favourable + noun
conditionsweatherimpressionreviewoutcometerms
- The bank offered loans on favourable terms to farmers.
adverb + favourable
highlyextremelybroadlygenerallyless
- Public reaction to the budget was broadly favourable.
verb + favourable
createmakefindlookprove
- A neat appearance creates a favourable impression at interviews.
favourable + to
to growthto tradeto the accusedto farmersto health
- The new policy is favourable to small traders.
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- A favourable wind helped the boats reach the shore early.
अनुकूल हवा ने नावों को जल्दी किनारे पहुँचने में मदद की।
- Radhika made a favourable impression on the interview panel.
राधिका ने साक्षात्कार पैनल पर अनुकूल प्रभाव डाला।
- The astrologer said the time was favourable for starting a new business.
ज्योतिषी ने कहा कि नया व्यवसाय शुरू करने के लिए समय शुभ है।
- The committee gave a favourable reply to the students' request.
समिति ने विद्यार्थियों के अनुरोध पर अनुकूल उत्तर दिया।
- Conditions were not favourable for the match because of the fog.
कोहरे के कारण मैच के लिए परिस्थितियाँ अनुकूल नहीं थीं।
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✗ The weather is favourable to play cricket.
✓ The weather is favourable for playing cricket.
Favourable is followed by for + noun or gerund, not a to-infinitive.
'Favourable' के बाद for + noun या gerund आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
✗ The judge gave a favourable decision against him.
✓ The judge gave a decision in his favour.
Favourable means good for somebody; a decision against a person is unfavourable.
'Favourable' का अर्थ किसी के पक्ष में है; जो निर्णय किसी के विरुद्ध हो वह 'unfavourable' होता है।
✗ She is favourable of this plan.
✓ She is in favour of this plan.
For a person who supports a plan, use in favour of; favourable describes things, not people's support.
योजना का समर्थन करने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए 'in favour of' आता है; 'favourable' चीज़ों का विशेषण है।
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These words describe something good for a purpose, but they carry different shades of meaning.
ये शब्द किसी उद्देश्य के लिए अच्छी बात बताते हैं, पर इनके अर्थ में सूक्ष्म अंतर है।
Showing approval, or suiting a purpose or helping a result.
स्वीकृति दिखाने वाला, या किसी उद्देश्य या परिणाम के अनुकूल।
- He got a favourable reply from the bank.
Producing a good effect, especially on health or progress.
विशेषकर स्वास्थ्य या प्रगति पर अच्छा प्रभाव डालने वाला।
- Yoga is beneficial for the mind.
Suggesting good luck in the future, often connected with festivals or ceremonies.
भविष्य में सौभाग्य का संकेत देने वाला, प्रायः त्योहारों या समारोहों से जुड़ा।
- Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day to buy gold.
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favour·able
Keeps the u in British English.
British spelling favour-able में u बना रहता है।