favourite Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a competitor thought likely to win
   favorite; front-runner.
   
2. noun a special loved one
   ducky; deary; favorite; pet; dearie; darling.
   
3. noun something regarded with special favor or liking
   favorite.
   
   • that book is one of my favorites
4. adjective satellite appealing to the general public
   favorite.
   
   • a favorite tourist attraction
5. adjective satellite preferred above all others and treated with partiality
   preferent; favored; pet; favorite; preferred; best-loved.
   
   • the favored child

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