FAVORITE


Meaning of FAVORITE in English

I. ˈfā-v(ə-)rət, ˈfā-vərt, chiefly dialect ˈfā-və-ˌrīt noun

Etymology: Italian favorito, past participle of favorire to favor, from favore favor, from Latin favor

Date: 1583

1. : one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking ; especially : a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority

2. : a competitor judged most likely to win

II. adjective

Date: 1692

: constituting a favorite ; especially : markedly popular

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.