Definitions for favorite
ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪtfa·vorite

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. favorite, favourite(noun)

   something regarded with special favor or liking

   "that book is one of my favorites"

2. darling, favorite, favourite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky(noun)

   a special loved one

3. front-runner, favorite, favourite(adj)

   a competitor thought likely to win

4. favorite, favourite(adj)

   appealing to the general public

   "a favorite tourist attraction"

5. favored, favorite(a), favourite(a), best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent(adj)

   preferred above all others and treated with partiality

   "the favored child"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. favorite(Noun)

   Preferred one, one with special favor

   The teacher's favorite always went first.

   Etymology: From favorit or favori past participle of favorir.

2. favorite(Noun)

   Expected or most probable to win.

   He's the favorite, he'll probably be elected.

   Etymology: From favorit or favori past participle of favorir.

3. favorite(Verb)

   To bookmark.

   Etymology: From favorit or favori past participle of favorir.

4. favorite(Verb)

   To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

   Etymology: From favorit or favori past participle of favorir.

5. favorite(Adjective)

   Preferred.

   That is my favorite flavor of ice cream, I'd eat it daily if I could.

   Etymology: From favorit or favori past participle of favorir.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Favorite(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See Favor.]

2. Favorite(noun)

   short curls dangling over the temples; -- fashionable in the reign of Charles II

   Etymology: [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See Favor.]

3. Favorite(noun)

   the competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting

   Etymology: [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See Favor.]

4. Favorite(adj)

   regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child

   Etymology: [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See Favor.]

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1. favorite

   Song lyrics by favorite -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by favorite on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce favorite?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of favorite in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of favorite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of favorite in a Sentence

1. Sarah Bridle:

   He was curious and he had a great sense of humor, he said he combined his two favorite things, experiments and champagne to put on this party.

2. David Letterman:

   Fall is my favorite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees.

3. Stephen Davies:

   We’re always looking for opportunities to extend fans’ enjoyment of their favorite shows and the idea behind this resort is a really exciting way of celebrating the very special place the BBC has in British culture.

4. Jennifer Hetterscheidt:

   She had a dog-friendly carrot cake, the interior of the house was completely decorated, she got all her favorite foods like blueberries, bread and pasta, of course, in moderation.

5. H.L. Mencken:

   In the United States, doing good has come to be, like patriotism, a favorite device of persons with something to sell.

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