Favorite

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfeɪ̯v.ɹɪt/

Alternative forms

• British English favourite

Origin

From Old French favorit or favori past participle of favorir ("to favor").

Full definition of favorite

Adjective

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

Antonyms

• (preferred) unfavorite

Noun

1. Preferred one, one with special favorThe teacher's favorite always went first.
2. Expected or most probable to win.He's the favorite, he'll probably be elected.

Synonyms

• (expected to win) top dog

Antonyms

• (preferred) unfavorite

Related terms

• favor
• favour
• favorable

Verb

1. Alternative form of favor
2. (Internet) To bookmark.
3. (Internet) To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Antonyms

• (add to a list of favorites) unfavorite