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Favorite Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Favorite? [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" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Favorite: darling \| dearie \| deary \| ducky \| favourite \| favourite \| favourite \| front-runner \| pet \| popular Related Terms \| Find terms related to Favorite: 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 See Also \| challenger \| choice \| chosen \| competition \| competitor \| contender \| lover \| macushla \| mollycoddle \| pick \| rival \| selection \| teacher's pet Favorite In Webster's Dictionary \Fa"vorite\, 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"vorite\, a. Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. ``His favorite argument.'' --Macaulay.

Favorite Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Favorite?

[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"

Favorite In Webster's Dictionary

\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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