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favorite Definition

fa·vor·ite (fā′vər it)

noun

  1. a person or thing regarded with special liking, or more highly than others; specif., a person liked very much and granted special privileges as by a king, high official, etc.
  2. a contestant regarded as most likely to win

Etymology: MFr < It favorito, pp. of favorire, to favor < favore < L favor, favor

adjective

held in special regard; best liked; preferred

favorite Synonyms

favorite

modif.

liked, best-liked, beloved, favored, preferred, especial, personal, intimate, dear to one's heart, especially liked, to one's taste, to one's liking, choice, pet, desired, wished-for, adored, chosen, ideal, popular, fair-haired*; see also beloved.

Antonyms unpopular*, unwanted*, unwelcome.

favorite Synonyms

favorite

n.

darling, pet, idol, ideal, preference, pick, favored one, adored one, beloved one, mistress, love, minion, paramour, pampered darling, favorite son, spoiled child, enfant gÂté (French), favorite child, one in a favored position, one having the odds in his or her favor, fair-haired boy or girl*, a favorite two to one or three to one, etc., teacher's pet*, odds-on favorite*, apple of one's eye*.

favorite Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: Since moving to North Wales Andy has become a firm favorite with the Wrexham Faithfull.
  • pick: I love your books and I would say that I really can't pick a favorite out of your books.
  • remain: Most baits appear to be working although corn, meat and carp pellet remain firm favorites with boilies taking the bigger fish.

Adjective modifier

  • all-time: Backgammon Experience the challenge and exhilaration of playing this all-time favorite against your handheld!
  • perennial: Perennial favorites are electrical engineer, computer programmer and business person.
  • absolute: Anyway I love all your books but DEEP SECRET is my absolute favorite.
  • least: One of my least favorites was " Because I said no.
  • personal: KCD: A personal favorite is Shea Butter - a balm made from an African nut.
  • old: She is much touched at your having thought of gratifying her by the portrait of her old favorite.

Modifies a noun

  • pastime: Touring by caravan has always been a favorite pastime in Britain.
  • color: Favorite color: Purple Favorite book: The Firm - like the film with Tom Cruise.
  • song: By simply pressing a button, your favorite song will follow you anywhere you go in your house.
  • toy: Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy 128.
  • beverage: Sit down, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and have a look around!
  • movie: Your likes, dislikes, favorite games, favorite movies, location ( not address, please.

Used with adjective complement

remain: All methods are working, although pole and float tactics remain favorite particularly as a lot of the catches are coming from mid water.

Noun used with modifier

  • cult: I predict it'll be a cult favorite within months.
  • firm: Most baits appear to be working although corn, meat and carp pellet remain firm favorites with boilies taking the bigger fish.
  • audience: CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS A big audience favorite even to this day.

Preposition: of

mine: Lot 3 is a favorite of mine, the poster for the Ealing classic - The Man in the White Suit.

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