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favorite

Syllabification: (fa·vor·ite)
Pronunciation: /ˈfāv(ə)rət/
(British favourite)
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Definition of favorite

adjective

[attributive]
  • preferred before all others of the same kind:their favorite Italian restaurant

noun

  • a person or thing that is especially popular or particularly well liked by someone:the song is still a favorite after 20 years
  • the competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome:he was the early favorite to win the South Carolina caucuses
  • a record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark.

verb

[with object]
  • record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future:you can see who else favorited the same pictures

Phrases

favorite son

a famous man who is particularly popular and praised for his achievements in his native area:Green Bay’s favorite son is equal parts laid-back and hot-blooded
US a person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate’s home state.

Origin:

late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire 'to favor', from Latin favor (see favor)

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