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   favourite

   /ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. preferred to all others of the same kind: "their favourite Italian restaurant"

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked: "my favourite is tandoori chicken" Similar first choicechoicepickpreferencepetbeloveddarlingidolherogodgoddessgemjeweljewel in the crowninformal:favblue-eyed boygolden boyteacher's petthe apple of one's eyefair-haired boyOpposite bête noire
   • ▪ the competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome: "the team are strong favourites" Similar expected winnerprobable winnerfront runnerOpposite underdog
   • ▪ a record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark.

   verb

   • 1. record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future: "you can see who else favourited the same pictures"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire ‘to favour’, from Latin favor (see favour).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › favouriteFAVOURITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most: How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites. a person who is treated with special kindness by someone in authority: the teacher's favourite. C2. the person or animal most people expect to win a race or competition:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › favoriteFavorite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FAVORITE is one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking; especially : a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVORITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a person or thing that is best liked or most enjoyed: Those gold earrings are my favorites. A favorite is also a competitor likely to win:

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › favouriteFAVOURITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A favourite is a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking. Of all the seasons, Autumn is my favourite. American English : favorite / ˈfeɪvərɪt, ˈfeɪvrɪt /

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › favouriteFAVOURITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FAVOURITE meaning: 1. best liked or most enjoyed: 2. liked or enjoyed the least: 3. a thing that someone likes best…. Learn more.

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   Favourite definition: most liked; preferred above all others. See examples of FAVOURITE used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › favouriteFavourite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   something regarded with special favor or liking. synonyms: favorite. see more see less. type of: choice, pick, selection. the person or thing chosen or selected. noun. a special loved one. synonyms: darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, pet.