C1adverbUK spelling: favourablypoliticsmedia
US/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bli/
UK/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bli/
in a way that shows approval, or in a way that is good or useful for someone
In context
Most voters view the new mayor favorably after her first year in office.
The press reacted favorably to the government's plan to cut fuel taxes.
Vietnam's schools compare favorably with those in much richer countries.
Words that go with favorably
verb + adverb
- compare favorablyPrices here compare favorably with those in the capital.
- view favorablyOnly a third of people view the party favorably.
- react favorablyInvestors reacted favorably to the election result.
- respond favorablyThe council responded favorably to the residents' petition.
verb + preposition
- look favorably onThe judge may look favorably on an early guilty plea.