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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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   What does favorite mean?

   • （favourite的美式拼寫）… （favourite的美式拼写）… ortografía americana de “favourite”:, preferido, favorito… ortografia americana de “favourite”:, favorito, favorito/-ta [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FAVORITE definition: 1. US spelling of favourite 2. best liked or most enjoyed: 3. liked or enjoyed the least: .

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   What is your favourite thing?

   • Your favourite thing or person of a particular type is the one you like most. ...a bottle of her favourite perfume. A favourite is a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking. Of all the seasons, Autumn is my favourite. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

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   What is your favourite thing or person of a particular type?

   • 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.

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   What does Favorito mean?

   • favorito, preferido, favorita… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FAVOURITE definition: 1. best liked or most enjoyed: 2. liked or enjoyed the least: 3. a thing that someone likes best….

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   B1. a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most: How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites. a person who is treated with special kindness by someone in authority: the teacher's favourite. C2. the person or animal most people expect to win a race or competition:

   • English (US)

     FAVOURITE meaning: 1. best liked or most enjoyed: 2. liked...

   • Znaczenie Favourite, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     favourite definicja: 1. best liked or most enjoyed: 2. liked...

   • Traditional

     FAVOURITE translate: 最喜歡的;特別喜愛的, 最喜歡的東西;特別喜愛的東西, 受寵的人;受偏愛的人,...

   • Favorite

     a person or thing that is best liked or most enjoyed: Those...

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   A favourite is a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking. Of all the seasons, Autumn is my favourite. American English : favorite / ˈfeɪvərɪt, ˈfeɪvrɪt /

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   1. : one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking. That song is my favorite. especially: a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority. The king granted the land to two of his favorites. 2. : a competitor judged most likely to win.

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   a person or thing that is best liked or most enjoyed: Those gold earrings are my favorites. A favorite is also a competitor likely to win:

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   Favourite definition: most liked; preferred above all others. See examples of FAVOURITE used in a sentence.

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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.

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   Your favourite thing or person of a particular type is the one you like most. What is your favourite television programme? Her favourite writer is Hans Christian Andersen.