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look upon favorably

[/lʊk əˈpɑn ˈfeɪvərəbli/]
verb phrase
ver com bons olhos
1. to regard someone or something in a positive or approving way; to have a favorable opinion of
The company looks upon favorably those employees who show initiative and dedication.
A empresa vê com bons olhos os funcionários que mostram iniciativa e dedicação.
2. to consider something positively; to approve of
Management looks upon this proposal favorably and has approved the budget.
A gerência vê esta proposta com bons olhos e aprovou o orçamento.
Synonyms
regard favorablyapprove ofview positivelythink highly oflook kindly uponsmile upon
Antonyms
look down uponfrown upondisapprove ofview negativelyregard unfavorably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ver com bons olhos
most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
ver com aprovação
alternative formal usage
Portugal
ver com bons olhos
identical usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
olhar favoravelmente para
more literal translation, less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

look kindly upon something
look well upon someone
cast a favorable eye on
smile upon
think the world of
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