favorite
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
Dictionary
noun
- A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
"The teacher's favourite always went first."
- A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
- A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
"She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected."
- A bookmark in a web browser.
- (in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
Synonyms:top dog
verb
- To favour.
- To bookmark.
- To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.
adjective
- Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).
"This is my second favourite occupation."
- Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.
"I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it."
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