About The Word Favorite
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Favorite
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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"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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