Favorite

  • 11favorite — [fā′vər it] n. [MFr < It favorito, pp. of favorire, to favor < favore < L favor, FAVOR] 1. a person or thing regarded with special liking, or more highly than others; specif., a person liked very much and granted special privileges as by …

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  • 12favorite — fa|vor|ite1 [ feıv(ə)rıt ] adjective only before noun ** your favorite person or thing of a particular type is the one you like the best: His favorite pastimes were hunting and golf. Stephen King is one of my favorite writers. least/most favorite …

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  • 13Favorite — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Favorite >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 favorite favorite pet cosset minion idol jewel spoiled child enfant gatΓ Sgm: N 1 led captain led captain Sgm: N 1 crony crony Sgm …

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  • 14favorite — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. darling, pet; idol, hero, jewel; apple of one s eye; choice, preference; spoiled child or darling; teacher s pet, fair or white haired boy (all inf.). adj. dear est; beloved, preferred, choice.See… …

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  • 15favorite — 1. adjective his favorite aunt Syn: best loved, most liked, favored, dearest; preferred, chosen, choice 2. noun 1) Brutus was Caesar s favorite Syn: (first) choice, pick, preference, pet, darling …

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  • 16favorite —   Punahele, milimili. Also: hiwahiwa, maka, hulu manu. Royal favorite, hulu ali i, hiwa lani. Favorite child, hiwa lani. Favorite grandchild, mo opuna i ke alo. To make or treat as a favorite, ho opunahele, ho ohiwahiwa, mililani, mailani, ho… …

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  • 17Favorite — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Une favorite est le féminin de favori, personne étant proche d’un souverain. C’est également souvent la maîtresse du souverain. Le terme peut également… …

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  • 18favorite — 1. adjective /ˈfeɪ̯v.ɹɪt/ Preferred. That is my favorite flavor of ice cream, Id eat it daily if I could. 2. noun /ˈfeɪ̯v.ɹɪt/ a) Preferred one, one with special favor The teachers favorite always went first. b) Expected or most pro …

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  • 19favorite — /fay veuhr it, fayv rit/, n. 1. a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine. 2. Sports. a competitor considered likely to win. 3. a person or thing popular with the public. 4. a person treated …

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  • 20favorite — n. a heavy, strong favorite * * * strong favorite a heavy …

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