\\\"a favorable reply\\\"
\\\"he received a favorable rating\\\"
\\\"listened with a favorable ear\\\"
\\\"made a favorable impression\\\"

\\\"the days were fair and the winds were favorable\\\"

\\\"a favorable time to ask for a raise\\\"
\\\"lucky stars\\\"
\\\"a prosperous moment to make a decision\\\"

\\\"a government friendly to our interests\\\"
\\\"an amicable agreement\\\"

\\\"an opportune time to receive guests\\\"