favorably (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adverb

Phonetic Transcription

/fəʊ.vər.ə.bli/

Meaning and Usage

The word "favorably" is used to describe actions or opinions that are positive, supportive, or advantageous. It indicates a preference or a situation that is beneficial. The frequency of its use is moderate, and it appears in both oral and written contexts, though it may be more prevalent in written discourse such as reports, reviews, and discussions where formal language is more common.

Example Sentences

1. The feedback from the committee was favorably received by the candidate.

2. Translation: El feedback del comité fue recibido favorablemente por el candidato.

3. The proposal was viewed favorably by the board members.

4. Translation: La propuesta fue vista favorablemente por los miembros del consejo.

5. She spoke favorably about the new policies during the meeting.

6. Translation: Ella habló favorablemente sobre las nuevas políticas durante la reunión.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "favorably" itself is not a part of many idiomatic expressions, it can be associated with several phrases that convey positive judgment or approval. Here are a few examples:

1. View something favorably
2. The investors view the company’s growth prospects favorably.

3. Translation: Los inversores ven las perspectivas de crecimiento de la empresa favorablemente.

4. Receive favorably

5. The community received the new program favorably, expressing their support at the town hall meeting.

6. Translation: La comunidad recibió el nuevo programa favorablemente, expresando su apoyo en la reunión del ayuntamiento.

7. Think favorably of

8. Many people think favorably of her contributions to social issues.

9. Translation: Muchas personas piensan favorablemente sobre sus contribuciones a los problemas sociales.

10. Respond favorably

11. The team hopes to respond favorably to the challenges ahead.

12. Translation: El equipo espera responder favorablemente a los desafíos que se avecinan.

13. Act favorably

14. When the public acts favorably towards an initiative, it often leads to successful implementation.
15. Translation: Cuando el público actúa favorablemente hacia una iniciativa, a menudo conduce a una implementación exitosa.

Etymology

"Favorably" derives from the adjective "favorable," which comes from the Middle English favorable, borrowed from Old French favorabl, and originally from the Latin favorabilis, which means "that can be favored." The base word "favor" originates from the Latin favorem, meaning "goodwill" or "kindness."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Positively - Advantageously - Beneficially

Antonyms: - Unfavorably - Negatively - Disadvantageously