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FAVORABLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing approval

Example:

he reviewed the play favorably

Synonyms:

favorably; favourably

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

unfavorably (showing disapproval; in a disparaging way)

Pertainym:

favorable (encouraging or approving or pleasing)

Credits

 Context examples: 

We have submitted the poem to Mr. Cartwright Bruce, the editor went on to say, and he has reported so favorably upon it that we cannot let it go.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)