favorite

¹fa·vor·ite

noun
\ˈfā-v(ə-)rət, ˈfā-vərt, chiefly dialect ˈfā-və-ˌrīt\

Definition of FAVORITE

1

: 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

2

: a competitor judged most likely to win

Examples of FAVORITE

1. Of all his books, do you have a favorite?
2. That movie is my favorite.
3. That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere.

Origin of FAVORITE

Italian favorito, past participle of favorire to favor, from favore favor, from Latin favor

First Known Use: 1583

Related to FAVORITE

Synonyms: darling, fave, minion, pet, preference, speed, cup of tea

Related Words: beloved, dear, sweetheart; jewel, prize, treasure

Near Antonyms: abomination, anathema, bête noire, bugbear

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