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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?

   • “Favorite” (or “favourite,” if that’s the spelling you favour) is a word that can be used both as a noun and as an adjective. When used as a noun, “favorite” can have two meanings. When we like someone or something more than other people or things, we can use the word favorite to let the world know:

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   What is the difference between favorite and favourite English?

   • The differences between the two varieties of English are usually subtle, but they exist nonetheless, particularly around spelling. 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.

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   What does favorite mean in a sentence?

   • Commonly Confused Words Quiz Vol. 2 A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest. The meaning of FAVORITE is 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. How to use favorite in a sentence.

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   How do you spell “favourite” & “favorite” in English?

   • If you were pretty much anywhere else in the world where English is spoken, you would hear that “favourite” is the spelling you should use. “Favourite” and “favorite” mean the same thing, are pronounced the same way (FAY-vuh-rit or FAY-vrit), and are both correct spellings.

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   Can favorite be used as an adjective?

   • We mentioned that favorite can also be used as an adjective. When we use it like that, favorite has only one meaning—“most liked” or “preferred”: Blue is Peter’s favorite color. He likes red, too, but not as much as blue. “Favorite” and “favourite” share a common backstory with other words in the English language.

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

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

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     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,...

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     noun [ C ] (Cdn Br favourite) us / ˈfeɪ·vər·ɪt, ˈfeɪv·rɪt /....

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