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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 › dictionary › englishFAVOURITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVOURITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Your favourite thing or person of a particular type is the one you like most. ...a bottle of his favourite champagne. Her favourite writer is Hans Christian Andersen. Favourite is also a noun. The Liverpool Metropole is my favourite.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › favourite_nfavourite | favorite noun & adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the word favourite mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word favourite, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. favourite has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

5. www.grammarly.com › blog › commonly-confused-wordsFavorite or Favourite—What's the Difference? | Grammarly

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   Sep 30, 2022 · Favorite and favourite are both correct spellings, depending on whether you use American or British spelling standards. Favorite is preferred in American English, while favourite is preferred in British English.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAVOURITE | 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfavourite adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of favourite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordFAVOURITE - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   All you need to know about "FAVOURITE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishMeaning of favourite in Essential English Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   FAVOURITE definition: 1. Your favourite person or thing is the one that you like best: 2. a thing that someone likes…. Learn more.

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

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    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘favourite'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › favouriteFavourite - definition of favourite by The Free Dictionary

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    1. darling, pet, preference, blue-eyed boy (informal), pick, choice, dear, beloved, idol, fave (informal), teacher's pet, the apple of your eye He was a favourite of the King. 2. front runner The favourite is expected to be the local horse.