Used in a Sentence

favorably

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for favorably.

Editorial note

But it's going to be a long while for that to play out more favorably in our society.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

In a favorable manner.

Meaning at a glance

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adverb

In a favorable manner.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for favorably.

adverb

In a favorable manner.

Example sentences

1

But it's going to be a long while for that to play out more favorably in our society.

2

So now you'd be looking at 1 or 1.5MM in a probably still-growing company, which compares much more favorably.

3

As a Python programmer who has heretofore found Clojure very favorably designed, this is a little disheartening.

4

Wouldn't surprise me if os x is hard coded to display its own apps more favorably.

5

Rust is not a language that looks favorably on things that are easy to misuse and hard to use correctly.

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Then why does it seem like every Debian debate compared it (favorably) to upstart or sysvinit?

7

I configured the Colfax CX1205a-X6 to confirm -- the spec is suboptimal but compares favorably to the most expensive MPB (which I see as just over $3K).

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Anything 680 and above is looked upon favorably when trying to rent an apartment.

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The higher your overall credit limit, the more favorably companies will see you.

10

It ranks him favorably relative to others that held the same post.

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With such both orgs should be open to discussing going above the 125 or 130 slighly so I can join the team because the ball is favorably in my favor.

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I refuse to misgender her, I'm trans myself, and I don't view her favorably.

Quote examples

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If you want to add content to the game after it's released, I think "expansions" are treated much more favorably by the public than "DLC" is: we feel cheated when we pay half as much as the game itself and get a single, probably crappy level.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use favorably in a sentence?

But it's going to be a long while for that to play out more favorably in our society.

What does favorably mean?

In a favorable manner.

What part of speech is favorably?

favorably is commonly used as adverb.