Definition of Favorite. Meaning of Favorite. Synonyms of Favorite

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Definition of Favorite

Favorite
Favorite 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.
Favorite
Favorite Fa"vor*ite, a. Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. ``His favorite argument.' --Macaulay.

Meaning of Favorite from wikipedia

- A favourite was the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person. In post-classical and early-modern Europe, among other times and places, the...
- The Favorite or The Favourite may refer to: The Favorite (1935 film), an Argentine musical film The Favorite (1976 film), a two-part film based on the...
- My Favorite Things may refer to: "My Favorite Things" (song), from the 1959 musical The Sound of Music My Favorite Things (John Coltrane album), 1961...
- recognized The Sting as Favorite Picture of 1974, Barbra Streisand as the year's Favorite Film Actress, and John Wayne as its Favorite Film Actor. So far,...
- Favorite Song may refer to: "Favorite Song" (Colbie Caillat song), 2011 song featuring Common "Favorite Song" (Chance the Rapper song), 2013 song featuring...
- My Favorite Martian is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 29, 1963, to May 1, 1966, for 107 episodes. The show stars Ray Walston as "Uncle...
- My Favorite Year is a 1982 American comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Norman Steinberg and Dennis...
- to host an "Oscars Fan Favorite" contest, where Twitter users could vote for their favorite film of the year and their favorite movie moment. The contest...
- and voting opened on June 4, 2024, as well as the categorial debut of Favorite Ticket of the Year. The winners are highlighted in bold. Good Burger 2...
- January 2010 to focus on his family and on running the band's record label, Favorite Gentlemen. The band's original b****ist, Jonathan Corley, parted ways with...