adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
favorable terms
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the favorable terms of the settlement
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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Three years ago, circumstances were more favorable .
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He clearly viewed my sharp nose and dark beard in a more favorable light than the starlets had.
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But fundamental economic factors turned more favorable to productivity growth in the 1980s and especially in the 1990s.
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Large birds have a more favorable ratio of lean to bone than small ones. 12.
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It now is seeking more favorable terms.
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The outcome of the Geneva summit was even more favorable than I had imagined it would be.
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The other story is much more favorable to Theseus.
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Quackenbush said he took his action because negotiations with the company for a more favorable settlement for California customers broke down.
most
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The demand for telescope time is by far the most intense, however, at the times of the most favorable oppositions.
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The Don wants his Rocking K development annexed by the city under the most favorable conditions he can get.
■ NOUN
impression
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Few people could have made a less favorable impression or turned out to be such a stalwart ally.
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But a November poll found that 58 percent of those questioned had a favorable impression of her.
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Perot was viewed unfavorably by 57 percent of those surveyed, compared with 17 percent with a favorable impression .
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Schindler flew home and informed the White House of his favorable impressions .
light
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With people in our circles, it really puts him in a favorable light .
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He clearly viewed my sharp nose and dark beard in a more favorable light than the starlets had.
opinion
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Exit polls showed that 81 percent of those who voted for the president had a favorable opinion of his wife.
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Reputation is a base of power stemming from others who have a favorable opinion of your work and capabilities.
treatment
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Tax reform in 1986 ended favorable treatment for real-estate speculation.
view
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The percentage of voters who hold a favorable view of Gramm has declined from 54 percent in 1990 to 41 percent.
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In the overall survey, 57 percent said they have an unfavorable opinion of Perot and 29 percent reported a favorable view .
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At the same time, 47 percent had a favorable view of Forbes, while only 21 percent had an unfavorable view.
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Only 16 percent expressed a favorable view .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Banks are now offering favorable financing terms.
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Responses from audiences have been overwhelmingly favorable .
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They expect a favorable ruling from the court.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He clearly viewed my sharp nose and dark beard in a more favorable light than the starlets had.
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Navarrete attributed the more favorable portrayals to talks La Raza had with network executives after the 1992 study.
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Only 16 percent expressed a favorable view.
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So, armed with consultants' reports on the favorable economic impact, they offer to provide buildings or infrastructure.
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Spinoffs have recently become all the rage, fueled by favorable tax treatment and evidence that shareholders benefit.
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The Lakers had a 77-percent favorable rating.
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This allows the project to be granted favorable investment and taxation provisions, including the full repatriation of profits.
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Three years ago, circumstances were more favorable .