Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
FAVORABLY
favorably, favourably
(adverb) showing approval; “he reviewed the play favorably”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
favorably (comparative more favorably, superlative most favorably)
In a favorable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
FAVORABLE
Fa"vor*a*ble, a. [Written also favourable.] Etym: [F. favorable, L. favorabilis favored, popular, pleasing, fr. favor. See Favor, n.]
1. Full of favor; favoring; manifesting partiality; kind; propitious; friendly. Lend favorable ears to our request. Shak. Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land. Ps. lxxxv. 1.
2. Conducive; contributing; tending to promote or facilitate; advantageous; convenient. A place very favorable for the making levies of men. Clarendon. The temper of the climate, favorable to generation, health, and long life. Sir W. Temple.
3. Beautiful; well-favored. [Obs.] Spenser.
– Fa"vora*ble*ness, n.
– Fa"vor*a*bly, sdv. The faborableness of the present times to all extertions in the cause of liberty. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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