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Grammar : Adj, noun |
Spell : fey-ver-it, feyv-rit |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt |
Definition of favorite
Origin :- 1580s, from Middle French favorit, perhaps via Italian favorito, past participle of favorire, from favore, from Latin favorem (see favor (n.)). In racing, attested from 1813. As an adjective, by 1711.
- adj preferred
- noun something or someone cherished, prized
- His frank, familiar manner made him a favorite on shipboard.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Slowly and reluctantly, the sailors took their places, for Robert was a favorite with them.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- In line with this, a simulation of the military is a favorite device.
- Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
- Otto and Pussy also paid several visits, armed with dainties for their favorite.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- This was Sandy's favorite joke, and made life worth living for him.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- She had just been taken into the herd that season and had the place of the favorite next to the leader.
- Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
- I am so unfamiliar with this room that I haven't any favorite chair.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- Napoleon had been at his favorite resort,—the grotto that overlooked the sea.
- Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
- But, while he was at Autun, Napoleon seems to have been a favorite with his teachers.
- Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
- Why was Mr. Greatheart, in Pilgrim's Progress, my favorite character?
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
Synonyms for favorite
- admired
- adored
- apple of eye
- beloved
- best-loved
- chalk
- cherished
- choice
- darling
- dear
- dearest
- desired
- especial
- esteemed
- fave
- favored
- front-runner
- ideal
- idol
- intimate
- liked
- love
- main
- minion
- number one
- paramour
- personal
- pet
- pick
- pleasant
- popular
- precious
- preference
- prized
- revered
- shoo-in
- sweetheart
- teacher's pet
- treasured
- wished-for
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