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favourite
UK /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ US /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
noun 5verb 3
Definitions
noun
1
A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
The teacher's favourite always went first.
2
A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
3
A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.
She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.
4
A bookmark on a web browser or website.
5
A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
the Favourites hang loose upon the Temples with a languishing Lock in the middle
verb
1
To favour.
2
To bookmark.
3
To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.
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