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How do you spell Favorable?

Correct spelling

favorable

US spelling: favorable (like favor). UK adds 'u' for favour-able.

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Why is favorable spelled this way?

From Latin favor, goodwill. FAVERE (to show kindness). Something favorable shows kindness toward your cause — conditions that smile on your efforts.

Common misspellings of favorable

favourablefavoriblefavaorable

Example

The weather forecast shows favorable conditions for our outdoor wedding this weekend.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell favorable?+
The correct spelling is "favorable". US spelling: favorable (like favor). UK adds 'u' for favour-able.
Is it favourable or favorable?+
The correct spelling is "favorable", not "favourable".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "favorable", in UK English it's "favourable", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

Other commonly misspelled words

fatigue →fatuous →favor →favour →

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