Meaning of FAVORITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'feyvurit
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- [n] something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"
- [n] a special loved one
- [n] a competitor thought likely to win
- [adj] appealing to the general public; "a favorite tourist attraction"
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| | Synonyms: | | darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favourite, favourite, favourite, front-runner, pet, popular |
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| | See Also: | | challenger, choice, chosen, competition, competitor, contender, lover, macushla, mollycoddle, pick, rival, selection, teacher's pet | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Fa"vor*ite\, n. [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem.
favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm.
favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See {Favor}.]
1. A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one
treated with partiality; one preferred above others;
especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with
favors by a person of high rank or authority.
Committing to a wicked favorite All public cares.
--Milton.
2. pl. Short curls dangling over the temples; -- fashionable
in the reign of Charles II. [Obs.] --Farquhar.
3. (Sporting) The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is
judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest
in the betting.
\Fa"vor*ite\, a.
Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference;
as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. ``His favorite
argument.'' --Macaulay.
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| | Related Terms: | | accepted, acclaimed, admired, admitted, adored, advocated, applauded, approved, backed, beloved, cherished, choice, chosen, cosset, cried up, darling, dear, dearly beloved, entry, esteemed, favored, fondling, held dear, highly touted, ideal, idol, in good odor, jewel, loved, matinee idol, minion, mudder, pet, pick, picked, plate horse, plater, pole horse, pony, popular, precious, preference, preferred, prized, race horse, racer, received, recommended, revered, selected, spoiled child, stable, stake horse, staker, starter, steeplechaser, string, supported, treasured, well-beloved, well-liked, well-thought-of, white-haired |
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