favourite

ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt

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#1·6h ago

(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.).

This is my favourite day!

Origin: Attested from the 1580s, borrowed from , from or , past participle of , from favore, from , from the verb to favour, ultimately from , from the root .. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·6h ago

(positive, high-register or archaic) Liked, cherished.

I saw a hilariously funny movie with all of my favourite comedians in it.

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#3·6h ago

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

The teacher's favourite always went first.

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